Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) joined the global community in celebrating International Womens Day on March 8th, 2017, with a series of events and activities organized across ADNOC Group companies. In a statement marking International Womens Day, H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO, praised the valuable...
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Emirati Women: Role Models For Change
Sharjah (UAE), March 8th, 2017: In celebration of the International Womens Day, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, said: The UAE has always been a leader in launching initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering women. “Emirati women have...
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INSEAD Releases Gender Progress Index on International Womens Day
Dubai (UAE), March 8th, 2017 INSEAD, one of the worlds leading business schools, has launched the Gender Progress Index that takes a holistic view towards gender issues. The findings of the Index were discussed at a half day seminar marking International Womens Day titled Inspire, Impact, Empower, at the INSEAD Middle East Campus in...
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Women’s Rights are Human Rights
In 1902, Australia became the very first country in the world to give women the right to vote and the right to be elected in the Parliament on the basis of nationality. So it comes as a big surprise that the Australian woman is still under siege when it comes to domestic or family violence,...
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Initiating Change
The achievement of full human potential and of sustainable development is not possible if one half of humanity continues to be denied its full human rights and opportunities. Women and girls must enjoy equal access to quality education, economic resources and political participation as well as equal opportunities with men and boys for employment, leadership...