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Ministry of State for Federal National Council

Affairs organises panel discussion on Emirati

women’s political participation culture

By Middle East News 247 July 16, 2024

As part of its ongoing endeavour to promote awareness about parliamentary life and develop political
participation among all sections of society, particularly women, the Ministry of State for Federal National

Council Affairs, in collaboration with the General Women’s Union, will organise a panel discussion on
women’s political participation culture titled ‘Political Empowerment Dialogue.’ The event will take place at the
headquarters of the General Women’s Union.

This session fulfills the strategic objective of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs to
nurture a culture of political participation among the Emirati citizens and to build on the achievements of the

country’s five decade long parliamentary career. This is to achieve citizens’ aspirations and contribute to the
objectives of national visions and strategies, reinforcing the country’s leadership in various fields and sectors.

The panel discussion will feature members of the Federal National Council, including Her Excellency
Hashima Yasser Al-Afari and Her Excellency Aisha Khamis Al Dhanhani, who will share their unique
experiences from the fifth session of the 2023 Federal National Council elections and highlight the

accomplishments of Emirati women in parliamentary life in the country. Joining the panel will be Prof. Ahlam
Al-Lamki, Head of the Research and Development Department at the General Women’s Union, who will

discuss the importance of women’s political engagement and the pivotal role of the General Women’s Union
in fostering a culture of active participation among Emirati women in shaping the future of parliamentary life in
the country.

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