Sharjah 24 – WAM: The Ministry of Community Development organized a dialogue session and other activities on the occasion of Emirati Women's Day coinciding on 28th August under the theme “Inspiring Reality, Sustainable Future”, which was launched by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation "Mother of the Nation".
The dialogue session was attend by Moza Al Akraf Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development, a number of the ministry’s staff hosted a group of renowned Emirati women who spoke about how their professional roles integrate with the authentic values that the Ministry seeks to consolidate in among Emirati families and the society based on the ministry’s vision of supporting a stable family and a cohesive community in accordance with the development and empowerment of all the members of the society.
During the session, Amal Al Sahlawi, Emirati writer and poet, spoke about her writings and poems, and her role in disseminating UAE deep-rooted values, and the point of view of contemporary women poetically and intellectually. Mrs. Alia Al Shamlan, Director and Founder of Furjan Dubai Initiative, spoke about her initiative and role in reviving values, promoting them among members of the Emirati community, and bracing the spirit of communication between neighbors and residents of the neighborhood known as “Fereej” in Emirati dialect.
Wafa Al-Aufi, mother, employee and volunteer who is always present at all events stressed her keenness to achieve excellence at work, and reconcile her family, home and volunteer passion to serve her country.
Kulaithem Al-Matrooshi spoke about her journey and vision to support and empower women of determination, locally and internationally, as well as her activities and contributions to civil society and human rights entities thus consolidating the spirit of giving to support and empower others.
At the end of the dialogue session, the women speakers were honored in appreciation of their personal, professional and national efforts, and keenness to support the process of social development in the UAE with a realistic vision based on influential views in the society, personal experiences and initiatives representing positive example for all women in society.
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