United Arab Emirates' Gender Balance Council Broadens Responsibilities in Fresh Initiative
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the renewed structure of its Gender Balance Council, with a focus on inspiring transformative change and delivering sustainable impact. The re-formation of the Council follows a UAE Cabinet resolution, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The Council, now chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has broadened its mandate and scope of work. The extended membership includes representatives from various sectors, such as the private sector, government entities, and civil society. The Council's efforts will involve strengthening collaboration with federal entities and the private sector to achieve gender balance.
The Vice President of the Council, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, chaired the first meeting of the re-formed Council. During the meeting, they reviewed recent Cabinet directives, achievements over the past year, and priorities for the coming phase. The Council Secretary-General Mouza Al Suwaidi outlined plans for evidence-based reporting and stronger global engagement.
The Council's initiatives aim to create a sustainable impact in driving regional and global advancement rooted in inclusion, diversity, and equal participation. The UAE's ambition extends beyond national progress to driving regional and global advancement. The Council is now empowered to shape legislative and regulatory frameworks that support gender balance across both public and private sectors.
The Council will focus on fostering policies that create an enabling environment for gender balance in both public and private sectors. The Council will work towards advancing institutional reforms to achieve gender balance. The updated governance model of the Council is intended to support tangible results.
The UAE's renewed Gender Balance Council is a significant step towards consolidating the UAE's role as a regional and global leader in gender balance. The Council's members agreed on initiatives to reinforce the UAE's standing in global indices through institutional reforms, collaboration, and policy creation. The Council's efforts will undoubtedly contribute to the UAE's continued progress and its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse society.
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