UAE gears up to host International Summit of Women 2023 in February

Abu Dhabi / WAM

The UAE is preparing to host the International Summit of Women 2023, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on February 21-22, 2023, under the theme “Role of Female Leaders in Establishing Peace and Social Integration, and Driving Prosperity”.
The event will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).
Organised by the World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) and the GWU, the two-day summit is being held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote.
Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the TWMCC, commented, “The TWMCC believes in the significant role women play in the world, especially their growing role in promoting peace and social integration, and shaping a more prosperous future,” adding that HH Sheikha Fatima’s patronage of the summit is but further confirmation of her leading role in supporting and empowering Emirati women, which is an
extension of her remarkable humanitarian work journey.”
Dr Al Nuaimi explained that this summit comes at an age that is seeing an urgent need for a global platform that support dialogue, unite efforts and views and find solutions for common challenges, such as the gender gap, domestic violence, social and economic marginalisation, and providing further opportunities for women to lead in society.
For her part, GWU Secretary-General Noura Al Suwaidi said that UAE’s hosting of the International Summit of Women 2023 under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima, spotlights the UAE leadership’s vision, which recognises supporting and empowering women as a key priority.
“The summit constitutes a world-level moral commitment to adopting new, more-inclusive strategies and solutions to deal with hurdles that hinder the progress of women, and enhance their essential role in driving sustainable development and promoting peace and security worldwide,” Al Suwaidi explained.
She added that global event will see the participation of many world-renowned female leaders, presenting a perfect opportunity to strengthen international cooperation to birth a new reality where women are more enabled to be leaders and decision-makers, in line with the UAE’s efforts to create a conducive environment for women to thrive.
The summit is set to feature female pioneers in political, religious, business, social, cultural and scientific fields.