The UAE is a global model for empowering women and men thanks to the vision of its leadership

The General Women’s Union, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the UAE, organized a dialogue session entitled “Women Lead the Way Toward Sustainability – The Path to a Greener Future,” aiming to promote a deeper understanding of the role of women in achieving sustainability and the importance of supporting gender equality in environmental efforts..

The session was opened by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, in the presence of Sheikha Hessa bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Alexander Schönfelder, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the country, a number of ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions in the country, and leaders concerned with the field of sustainability and change. Climate change, ministries, government institutions, the private sector, and representatives of international organizations.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak stressed in his opening speech that the organization of the session reflects the deep belief that women are leaders in building a sustainable future for our world. Through your discussions, the value of respect for mutual ideas will be strengthened in you, and the bonds that you build with your fellow participants will constitute a message of great confidence in your collective ability to create… Positive change in this world.

His Excellency said that international dialogue, global awareness and human achievement constitute the core of our national progress, and as you get to know the UAE, you will see a country committed to its role in promoting peace and regional and global cooperation. You will see a society with solid foundations, committed to the peaceful pursuit of solutions to the problems and challenges facing humanity. You will also see a country that believes in Strong that women’s empowerment is vital to the future of our planet, a country that recognizes the urgent need to ensure women’s rights, opportunities and education in accordance with the highest standards and expectations..

His Excellency added that the “Mother of the Emirates”, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, deserves all appreciation for her efforts in empowering Emirati women and promoting excellence in all their endeavors, stressing that Her Highness constitutes a major force for development and progress. In our country, her energy, vision, wisdom, and commitment to comprehensive and sustainable development have enabled us all to appreciate the role of women as leaders in our society. I am honored and pleased to I express our pride in her active and wise leadership, as well as our pride in her support for empowering women in the country, the region, and the world.

His Excellency said, “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, has brilliantly succeeded in establishing and developing a national environment in which the people of the Emirates, women and men alike, can succeed. Thanks to the directives of His Highness and his leadership, our country needs effective participation.” From everyone – every woman and every man Our women should be able to develop and exercise their full potential“.

His Excellency explained, “We in the UAE are fully aware that supporting women in this important endeavor is a shared responsibility that falls on all societal institutions, whether in the UAE community or in other societies. This panel discussion responds to this responsibility, and your participation in it confirms your motivation to seize the opportunity and your determination to Leadership in the economic and social development of society and the world, not any kind of development, but sustainable development“.

He added, “Women succeed in developing cross-border cooperation and establishing international partnerships that provide ideas and expertise. Of course, women have always been factors in achieving peace and stability in the world, and this is particularly important, as wars and conflicts cause environmental disasters of unimaginable proportions, and hinder our ability to Confronting climate change“.

For her part, Her Excellency Noura Al Suwaidi, Secretary General of the General Women’s Union, said that the session addressed a very important topic, which is the role of women in confronting the challenges of climate change and promoting environmental sustainability, and that the continuous raising of the issue of the role of women and the integration of gender equality in sustainability comes as confirmation of their position as a strategic partner in Shaping a sustainable future. Empowering women will reflect positively on their communities and on the world by building societies that are more capable of adapting and innovating.

She said that Emirati women have demonstrated, over the course of 53 years, their superior ability to lead positive change in various fields, and this success would not have been achieved without the wise vision and sound directives of the wise leadership and the tireless efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates,” as Her Highness worked to promote women’s empowerment and consolidate Its position as an effective partner in sustainable development, those efforts that have borne fruit in the leadership positions that Emirati women hold today within files related to the country’s efforts for sustainability. environment and facing the challenges of climate change locally and internationally“.