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7/17/24, 2:22 PM PRESSR: Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises panel discussion on Emirati women’s political participation…
Her Excellency noted that political empowerment is a priority for the General

Women's Union, thanks to the insight developed by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima

bint Mubarak, Mother of the Emirates, President 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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