Page 335 - Ministry of Economy

Page 335 - Ministry of Economy - December 2017

P. 335

12/26/2017 Startup MGZN – Concrete steps are taken at WEEGS to promote women’s leadership in economic growth, find out how
and enable her to take her rightful place in society. This summit has opened a huge oor for
many challenges we face as women. In 20 specialized panels, we have discussed the  
challenges that face gender equality and hinder women’s participation in many sectors of
the economy, especially the non-traditional ones. We hope that the recommendations and

commitments made here will bring tangible changes for women.”

This summit came up with enlightening projections that are expected to elevate the cause

of women in the economy and society. The organizers of the event hope that by the next
edition in 2019, many recommendations will be implemented and tangible results and
success stories will be shared.

The rst edition of WEEGS was organised by the NAMA Women Advancement
Establishment (NAMA) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the

Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and held under the patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of
Sharjah, and his wife, HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of
NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and Honorary Patron for Global Women’s
Inclusion, to achieve the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which

was adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015.

Startup MGZN

VIEW ALL POSTS