United Arab Emirates Council for Gender Balance Adopts Broader Scope in Its Mission
The UAE Gender Balance Council has undergone a significant transformation under a new structure, as announced in a recent meeting chaired by Vice President of the Council, Mona Ghanem Al Marri. The re-formation of the Council follows a UAE Cabinet resolution, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum continues as Chairperson of the Council. The renewed structure of the Council aims to inspire transformative change and deliver sustainable impact, as emphasized by Mouza Al Suwaidi, the Council's Secretary-General.
The Council's mandate and scope of work have been broadened, with the focus shifting towards fostering policies that create an enabling environment for gender balance in both the public and private sectors. The Council's strategies involve strengthening collaboration with federal entities and the private sector to promote global gender balance.
The Council's membership includes senior officials from key federal ministries and national institutions. The Secretary-General has stated that the updated governance model will support evidence-based reporting and stronger global engagement. Mouza Al Suwaidi has emphasized that the Council's actions will ensure tangible results.
The Council's initiatives aim to advance institutional reforms to support global gender balance, with the ultimate goal of expanding international partnerships to further consolidate the UAE's role as a regional and global leader in gender balance. The Council is empowered to shape legislative and regulatory frameworks that support gender balance across both public and private sectors.
The meeting reviewed recent Cabinet directives, achievements over the past year, and priorities for the coming phase. The Council's strategies also involve fostering policies that create an enabling environment for global gender balance in the private sector. The UAE's ambition extends beyond national progress to driving regional and global advancement rooted in inclusion, diversity, and equal participation.
The re-formed Council's efforts will focus on reinforcing the UAE's standing in global indices by advancing institutional reforms. The Council will strive to expand international partnerships to further consolidate the UAE's role as a regional and global leader in global gender balance. The Council's initiatives and strategies are designed to deliver sustainable impact and inspire transformative change.
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