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Ministry of State for Federal National Council

Affairs organises interactive session promoting

political participation among Emirati Women

23/07/2024

Abu Dhabi, July 22, 2024: In collaboration with the General Women's Union, the Ministry of State for Federal
National Council Affairs (MFNCA) organised an interactive session titled, ‘Political Empowerment Dialogue,’

highlighting the significance of nurturing the culture of political participation among Emirati women.

Held at the headquarters of the General Women's Union in Abu Dhabi, this initiative is part of MFNCA's
ongoing efforts to promote awareness of the parliamentary life and political participation within all segments

of society in the UAE. The session covered various aspects that emphasise the significance of active political
participation, introduced participants to the Federal National Council's achievements, and promoted the

concepts of good citizenship, strong national loyalty, and dedication to wise leadership.

The discussion featured participation from Federal National Council members Hashima Yasser Al-Afari and

Aisha Khamis Al Dhanhani, moderated by Ahlam Said Al-Lamki, Director of the Department of Research and
Development at the General Women's Union. The discussion focused on the importance of women’s political

participation and the role of the General Women’s Union in nurturing this culture among national women,
thereby contributing to the future of parliamentary life in the UAE. The outstanding experience of the two

members of the Council at the fifth session of the 2023 elections of the Federal National Council and the

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