United Arab Emirates Introduces Gender Balance Council Award for Female Leadership Recognition
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Embracing women's leadership and gender balance, the UAE rolls out the Gender Balance Council Pledge Awards. Launched by Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the awards underscore the nation's dedication to integrating gender balance within businesses.
The initiative stands as another step in the UAE's quest for gender equality, following the 2022 SDG 5 Pledge targeting 30% women in leadership roles by 2025. Emphasizing the importance of ongoing innovation and alignment with national priorities, Sheikha Manal encourages companies to strive for inclusivity.
Positioning the UAE as a pioneer, 71 organizations have already signed the SDG 5 Pledge, paving the way for the country's growing presence as a global leader in gender balance. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, aspires to reach 30% women in leadership roles by 2025 for established signatories and 2028 for newer ones.
Guided by collaboration, the UAE Gender Balance Council engages with government and private sector partners to cultivate a culture of inclusivity. Significant strides include a 21% increase in female labor market participation and a surge in women's representation in key positions to 33.8%.
The announcement of the awards marks a significant milestone in the UAE's gender balance journey, reinforcing its vision of equal opportunities for women and men to excel and thrive.
The UAE Gender Balance Council has been spearheading efforts to promote gender balance, female leadership, and sustainable development worldwide. Key achievements include recognizing exceptional women leaders, fostering international collaboration, and advocating for gender balance through public awareness campaigns.
Future goals revolve around continuous recognition and motivation, broader international partnerships, setting examples for broader society, and supporting women in diverse sectors. By highlighting achievements in gender balance, the council stands to inspire other organizations to embrace similar initiatives.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE Gender Balance Council remains committed to building on its achievements, celebrating women, collaborating with global partners, and setting ambitious objectives for gender balance in the UAE and internationally. [For more information on the council's accomplishments and future goals, refer to Table A].
- The UAE Gender Balance Council collaborates with government and private sector partners to foster a culture of inclusivity, especially focusing on women's leadership.
- Under the leadership of Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE has committed to integrating gender balance within businesses and achieving a 30% representation of women in leadership roles by 2025.
- The initiative aligns with the United Nations' SDG 5 Pledge, aiming for gender equality, and the UAE has already secured 71 organizations to sign the Pledge, strengthening its position as a global leader in gender balance.
- The council's efforts extend beyond the UAE, as they advocate for gender balance, recognize exceptional women leaders, and foster international collaboration in the health-and-wellness, finance, and lifestyle sectors, among others.
- With diversification and inclusion at the core, the council's future goals involve setting examples for broader society, establishing broader international partnerships, and supporting women in diverse sectors to high-level executive roles.
- By publicizing its achievements in gender balance, the UAE Gender Balance Council aims to motivate other organizations to adopt similar initiatives, driving further progress and innovation in the labor market.
