The Humanitarian Access Initiative has pledged its support to integrate climate change education into curricula with Dubai Cares. The pledge comes as part of efforts to highlight education as an effective tool to tackle climate change. The Humanitarian Access Initiative has launched its eighth Design for Hope exhibition, taking place between 5 and 7 April at the Dubai Ladies Club. The exhibition will support Dubai Cares' efforts to integrate climate change issues into curricula and educational systems. The exhibition is being held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairwoman of the Emirates Council for Gender Balance and President of the Dubai Women's Foundation.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, which falls on the eighth of March annually, the area of the UAE pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be adorned over a period of two weeks with thirty unique images, at the heart of which is a rare image of the campus of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE
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The UAE seeks to be a leader in best practices in gender balance. (Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat) Dubai - Asharq Al-Awsat
Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and Dubai Women’s Foundation, said that her country was working on a project within the future strategy to transform the UAE into a leader of best gender balance practices, pointing to the implementation of several plans to empower woman since the Council’s establishment.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid spoke about women’s participation in decision-making, assuming leadership positions, and their role in development in various sectors.