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...
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Concrete Steps to Promote Womens Leadership in Economic Growth Taken at WEEGS
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The first Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) signaled the implementation of one of the recommendations of the UN Secretary Generals High-level Panel Report on Womens Economic Empowerment, which was to address the issue of womens economic empowerment by working directly with female entrepreneurs with a specific focus on...
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Special Interview: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women – Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit
In the wake of the upcoming Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) to be held on 4th and 5th of December at Expo Centre Sharjah, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women, talks about the partnership with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and the expected major outcomes of the much awaited summit. With a determined focus on...
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Sharjah UAE Ruler Attends the First Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit Inaugural Ceremony
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The first Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) inaugurated today in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA and Honorary Patron for Global Womens...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Summit to Host Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sessions
November 30th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) will include two interactive sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation for women, with the activities hosting an array of established female entrepreneurs providing tips on how to achieve success. Taking place December 4-5,...
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Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit Addresses Womens Role in 16 Key Sectors
November 22nd, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The role of women working in key sectors of the economy will be under the spotlight at the first edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), which is being held December 4-5, 2017 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. An initiative from NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) in collaboration...
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Women Empowered: Transnational Youth Entrepreneurship conference to be held at NYU Abu Dhabi
November 12th, 2017, Abu Dhabi (UAE): As part of its efforts to promote female leadership and empowerment, the Womens Leadership Network at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host its second annual student-led conference on Friday, November 17, from 9:30am to 3pm. The conference, titled Women Empowered: Transnational Youth Entrepreneurship, is open to the public and...
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From Intent to Impact
To read about the second day of the Global WIL Economic Forum 2017, click here. October 25th, 2017, Dubai (UAE): More than 600 business leaders, policy-makers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, artists and youth from around the world, gathered today at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai, for the first day of the Global WIL Economic Forum, organised by business...
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First Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit to be held in Sharjah UAE
October 24th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)the organizers of the first edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), set to take place in Sharjah from 4 to 5 December 2017are calling for interested parties to register...