UAE’s score in implementing gender parity in line with UN SDG5 at 83%

 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – It is important for policymakers and governments world over to look at gender equality from an integrated perspective and as part of their sustainable development action plans with six years to go for the Vision 2030 milestone of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a group of experts at the third Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 said today.

“A lot has been done and a lot more has to be done,” said Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the UAE’s Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Center, while giving an overview of the achievements the country has made in closing the gender parity gaps, at a session titled: `Six Years to 2030: What has been Achieved?’

“The UAE’s score in implementing SDG5 that concerns with gender equality and women empowerment now stands at 83 per cent, which is a testimony to the UAE Government’s commitment to sustainable development and equal opportunity to its people irrespective of gender,” she said.

Other participants at the session included Prof. Eeva Furman, Secretary-General, Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development, Safaa El-Kogali, GCC Country Director, The World Bank, and Rania Tarazi, Gender Team Leader, UNDP.

According to Rania Tarazi there is a long way to go on the road to gender equality globally with women facing inherent biases. “Women have not made much inroads in areas like STEM, new technology and energy transformation.”

The world has made impressive progress in reduction of extreme poverty with 80 million people benefiting, and along with it many enrolling for education, though COVID pandemic eroded some of the gains, said Safaa El-Kogali.

“We need to come together and no one country can achieve this alone,” she said, adding that some of the critical needs of the hour is also to find sustainable finance, leveraging the private sector for development.

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About Dubai Women Establishment

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) was formed as a statutory body of Dubai Government in 2006 under law no. (24) by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. DWE aims to enhance the professional and leadership capabilities of women, increase their participation in the comprehensive development journey, and strengthen their role in shaping the economic and social future of Dubai, by proposing and developing relevant and impactful policies. DWE is headed by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of DWE and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. DWE’s strategic plan for 2023-2027 includes three pillars: creating an enabling environment for women in the labour market, developing women leaders, and enhancing the quality of life for women in society, through which DWE seeks to achieve its vision of “Dubai as a pioneering model for women-friendly cities.” The new strategic plan focuses on contributing to the strengthening of supporting legislation and policies, consolidating partnerships and allowing women to influence locally and globally. 

About Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024

The Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) provides a platform to explore new strategies for enhancing gender balance and raising women’s participation in the economy and society worldwide. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, GWFD reflects the UAE’s leadership in advancing gender equality and its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 5: Gender Equality. Since its inception eight years ago, the forum has become a leading international gathering for fostering dialogue and collaboration to address challenges and opportunities for women worldwide. With a rich agenda featuring diverse discussions, transformative workshops, and impactful speakers, GWFD brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators to inspire progress toward building a more inclusive and sustainable future. The 2024 edition of GWFD, themed The Power of Influence, takes place on November 26-27 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, gathering over 6,000 participants, 250 speakers and 25 prominent figures and ministers from across the globe. The 130 panel discussions at the forum centre on three pillars: Future Economies and Societies, Collective Engagements and Actions, and Impactful Technologies and Innovations.