February 23, 2017, Dubai UAE: The role of women in the economy is widely recognized as a key driver of progress. Interestingly, research shows if we increased womens participation in the workforce, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region alone, it would add $180 billion [1], or 7 percent, to the economy in 2025, forming...
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SDGs in action in the UAE
HE Mona Al Marri: Innovation is at the heart of the UAEs development strategy, and were confident that the SDG 5 working groups GAME-IN campaign has the potential to make a tangible difference and act as a catalyst for change in the years to come. February 21st, 2017, Dubai (UAE): In line with the UAEs...
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Retracing steps of Emirati Women
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Womens Heritage Walk (WHW) is in the final stages of its preparation for its annual walk, which is to take place from February 9 14, 2017. This women-only walk is a 125K hike stretching from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi that aims to retrace the steps of the Emirati women...
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Under-Employed, Under-Inclusive and Under Threat: the World in 2017
The Global Risks Report 2017 developed by the World Economic Forum with the support of Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) and Marsh & McLennan Companies, found economic inequality, societal polarisation and intensifying environmental dangers are the top three trends that will shape global developments over the next ten years. The report found collaborative action by world leaders will...
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Ananke brings the Technovation Challenge to the UAE
Jan 24th, 2017, Dubai (UAE): A pioneering competitive program for girls in tech, the Technovation Challenge, has finally arrived in the UAE. A unique opportunity for young girls of the region to enhance their tech and entrepreneurial skills, the program was launched Jan 18th, 2017, by one of Technovation’s regional ambassadors in the UAE and...
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Ananke launches EMPOWER program for professional women in digital media
December 26th, 2016, Dubai (UAE): Ananke MENA regions specialized platform that empowers women digitally through education, awareness and engagement, has launched a groundbreaking program inviting professional women to work in real-world scenarios. Through the program, EMPOWER, professional women and girls are invited to work for Ananke on three different divisions: Editorial and Media Management,...
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Global Summit in UAE addresses world challenges
Serves as Advanced Platform to Address World Challenges Key Highlights to be Compiled as Abu Dhabi Declaration December 15th, 2016: (ME NewsWire) The second edition of Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament (GSWS 2016), hosted by the UAE Federal National Council in collaboration with Inter-Parliamentary Union, under the theme United for Shaping the Future,...
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International Conference on Gender, Work and Society
The Social Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC), at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), promotes high-quality research, praxis and public policy dialogue to promote gender equality. To that end, we are putting forth this call for papers for our upcoming international conference titled Gender, Work and Society: Challenges, Opportunities...
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Expressing social issues via filmmaking
December 13th, 2016, Islamabad (Pakistan): Morango Films has launched the Izhar by Film Fellowship to provide a platform to the youth which aspirer to express social issues through filmmaking. The first film fellowship program, with the support of UN Women, aims at creating awareness on the social and political rights of women. It is open...
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Enabling women leaders in emerging economies
December 10th, 2016, Dubai (UAE): The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD), an organization in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC), also in partnership with the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women), USA and CEOs Club Worldwide; presents The fourth edition of the South...