Empowering women for a better world - the right thing to do
DUBAI, March 8, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic and its impact are a stark reminder of the urgency needed to step up action towards gender equality and women empowerment, writes Emmanuel Hategeka, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates. Despite the fact that they have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19, women have once again demonstrated their courage, strength and resilience in the pandemic preparedness and response everywhere. This year, it is against the backdrop of a devastating health and economic crisis, resulting from the global Covid-19 pandemic that we mark the International Women’s Day (IWD).
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UAE: Women leaders attend novel workshop on governance Filed on March 7, 2021
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The virtual training on the ‘Guide for Women on Boards’ aimed at enhancing the capacities of women in leadership and decision-making positions.
Twenty-six Emirati women leaders ranging from undersecretaries, assistant undersecretaries, and executive directors across the federal government participated in a novel workshop for women organised by the UAE Gender Balance Council.
The virtual training on the ‘Guide for Women on Boards’ aimed at enhancing the capacities of women in leadership and decision-making positions. It also included tips on increasing women’s representation on boards of directors across both the public and private sectors.
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