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7/17/24, 2:17 PM Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises panel discussion on Emirati women’s political participation culture
of the General Women's Union, the Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation, the
President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, "Mother of the Nation", and her
tireless efforts to advance women’s political participation. “Her Highness’s initiatives, including the
program to strengthen the role of Arab women parliamentarians in collaboration with UN-Women in

2004, have been instrumental in building women’s capacities and preparing society for the new role of
women, culminating in the success of Emirati women in the first elections in the country in 2006. Since
then, women have continued to support the Federal National Council as a guiding and supporting

authority of the executive branch,” Al Suwaidi added.

The ‘Political Empowerment Dialogue’ panel is an integral part of the ministry's strategy to raise
awareness about parliamentary life and political engagement among citizens, with a particular focus on
women. It also seeks to acquaint participants with the realities of parliamentary proceedings in the
country, enhance political consciousness, and build upon more than five decades of national

parliamentary achievements. This initiative is designed to align with the aspirations of the people of the
UAE, supporting national visions and strategies to reinforce the UAE’s leadership across diverse
domains.

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