Monday, March 7, 2022 – 11:15 am
ABU DHABI, 7th March / WAM / Sheikha Dr. Mozah bint Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Al Mubarakah Foundation, affirmed that the celebration of International Women’s Day is an appropriate occasion to shed light on the achievements of women in the world and the challenges facing their path, and through it we look forward to the brightening of their future and promising future.
She pointed out that the celebration of this day opens up broad prospects for evaluating policies and initiatives related to women in various parts of the world with the aim of supporting their progress and empowering them, especially in societies where women still suffer from marginalization, forgetfulness, rights abuse and disempowerment.
She said that the celebration of this day also embodies a global vision of societies free from violence against women and societies that believe in achieving gender equality without discrimination towards women, in a way that ensures comprehensive development of societies in which women have equal access to education, training and advanced technology, as well as empowering rural women in many areas. Countries of the world that are still dealing with discrimination against them to this day.
She stressed that the global celebration of this day is an occasion for the world in the United Arab Emirates to be proud of the pioneering civilizational achievements made by the founding leader, the late father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God rest his soul”, who believed in the status of women and their role in society and made them one of the main pillars. In the renaissance of the Union State since its inception five decades ago.
She added that Sheikh Zayed believed that women are an essential partner with their male brother in building a cohesive society, consolidating the system of authentic values, and strengthening national identity. The nation holds its head high, keeps pace with the future and looks forward to tomorrow, an approach that our wise leadership has continued to follow, which has made the renaissance of Emirati women a lofty message guaranteed by the Constitution of the UAE and the laws and legislations emanating from it. During the past five decades, Emirati women have achieved a prominent position locally, Arably, regionally and internationally, and have become one of the prominent pillars In the indicators of international competitiveness, creativity, innovation, leadership and excellence.
Sheikha Dr. Mozah praised the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him”, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and their brothers, Their Highnesses, members of the Supreme Council of the Union, rulers of the Emirates, for the march of Emirati women and their keenness to empower her, which pushed her to the forefront of national action as minister, ambassador and executive leader in all fields of work and production in our dear homeland.
She also praised the historical role of the mother, 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 “Mother of the Nation”, who provided great support to the Emirati women’s march and provided them with an environment that enhances their talents, creativity and creative energies in the service of the nation. The bright path of Emirati women is receiving global attention from the United Nations and specialized international organizations, which have always seen her as a role model for women’s care and empowerment in various parts of the world.
Wam / Hoda Ragab / Dina Omar