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the world, and enable her to take her rightful place in societ y. This summi t has opened a huge floor for ma ny challenges we
face as wome n. In 20 specialised panels, we have discussed the challenges that face gender equalit y and hinder wome n’s
participation in man y sectors of the economy , especially the non-traditional ones. We hope that the recomme ndations and
”.commi tme nts mad e here will bring tangible changes for wome n

This summi t came up with enlightening projections that are expected to elevate the cause of wome n in the economy and
societ y. The organisers of the event hope that by the next edition in 2019, ma ny recomme ndations will be imp leme nted and
.tangible results and success stories will be shared
The first edition of WEEGS was organised by the NAMA Wome n Advanceme nt Establishme nt (NAMA) and United Nations
Entit y for Gender Equalit y and the Emp owerme nt of Wome n (UN Wome n), and held under the patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohame d Al Qasimi , Memb er of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, and his wife, Her Highness
Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohamme d Al Qasimi , Chairperson of NAMA Wome n Advancement Establishme nt and Honorar y

Patron for Global Wome n’s Inclusion, to achieve the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developme nt, which was
.adopted by the UN General Assemb ly in Septemb er 2015

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