Education is key to economic empowerment and for societies to flourish sustainably, it is equally important to encourage inclusion. Coupled with this, technology is a tool which can be leveraged for socio-economic benefits in short for the greater good globally. Together these elements create communities that not only thrive but are also fair, tolerant...
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RED TENT AUSTRALIA: Connect, Support, Empower!
Red Tent Australia was founded in 2013 by Jill Genet, with the goal of ensuring that women have a circle of support. Her hope was to educate, awaken and enlighten women to their power, strength and natural gifts. In 2015, a group of volunteers came together to help Jill start Red Tent Australia, a platform...
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Social Entrepreneurship training opportunity for UAE Women
January 17th, 2018, Sharjah (UAE): Twenty UAE-based women will get a chance to harness their innovation skills to benefit society in a 10-month long Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme is a partnership between Badiri Education and Development, one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishments (NAMA) entities, and the UK-based School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). The...
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Where School Girls Graduate with Infections
After a 3 to 4 hours journey on a rough Murram road, I needed to change my sanitary pad urgently before the menstrual blood could soil my jeans. I had traveled to this school for a girls debate event, which brought together girls from four different high schools. I was thrilled to be in the...
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On the Feminization of Ageing
As the number of older adults increases – a greater majority of which comprise women, their (older women’s) lives will be deeply impacted by changing demographics and dynamics. To-date, information pertaining to older women, their well-being and health as well as their basic human rights is scant to say the very least. The lives of...
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2017- A dynamic year for womens rights
The year 2017 has been a dynamic year for the womens rights movement. Feminist activists from around the globe came together in solidarity to champion womens rights and raise awareness on issues affecting women and to resist hateful and abusive rhetoric. Womens Place is in the Revolution! Kick-starting on January 21st, 2017, the world stood...
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Abu Dhabi-based sustainability initiatives pledge to make a difference at WEEGS
Dec 7th, 2017, Abu Dhabi (UAE): Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the Zayed Future Energy Prize (ZFEP), Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and the Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative have pledged to support the advancement of women as drivers of sustainable economic growth. All four Abu Dhabi-based sustainability initiatives were...
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Bridging the Gap between Women and Technology, Science, Health, Sports
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Technology is one many sectors that has been more accepting of men than their counterparts. With digital innovations taking the lead in economy, education and society globally, this reality needs to change and become more inclusive. The Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) brought together leaders and role models...
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Massive Economic Losses A Consequence of Violence against Women
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Delegates at the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit, organised by NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, being held in Sharjah, have heard that the prevalence of violence against women is having a devastating effect on economies as well as the horrific trauma suffered by victims and families. Figures quoted in a panel...
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Taking the Agenda of Advancing Emirati Women in Economy a Step Ahead
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Of women, by women, for women, was the vibe at the women-only panel, which kick-started day twos proceedings today (Tuesday) at the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017). HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA and Honorary Patron...