GWFD 2024: Leading global organisations to discuss ways to empower women

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srcset="https://imagevars.gulfnews.com/2024/11/23/Women-Forum_19357e574bc_large.jpg"> <img src="https://imagevars.gulfnews.com/2024/11/23/Women-Forum_19357e574bc_medium.jpg" alt="Women Forum"> </picture> <figcaption class="image-caption" itemprop="description"> The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 to feature a distinguished line-up of global partners. Photo for illustrative purpose only. <span class="image-credit">Image Credit: DMO</span> </figcaption> </figure> <div class="story-block"> <p>Dubai: The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 (GWFD 2024) announces an exceptional line-up of global partners and thought leaders for its third edition set to take place on November 26 — 27.</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>This year’s event, being held at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, will bring together prominent international organisations and experts committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment and addressing critical issues affecting gender parity worldwide. Inspiring women</p> </div> <div id="PA_mid-article"></div> <div class="cacher"> <div class="story-block"> <p>Mona Al Marri, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director of Dubai Women Establishment, expressed her enthusiasm for the Forum’s potential impact, stating: “The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 is more than a platform; it is a movement dedicated to harnessing global expertise to pave the way for equitable opportunities and to inspire women to reach their highest potential. Together, we are building a world where gender parity isn’t just a vision but a shared reality.”</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <div class="story-block"> <div class="author-square float-left"> <img class="author-image square" src="https://imagevars.gulfnews.com/2020/11/11/Mona-Al-Marri_175b6c43637_author.jpg"> <div class="author">Mona Al Marri</div> </div> <p> <span>Mona Al Marri, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director of Dubai Women Establishment, expressed her enthusiasm for the Forum’s potential impact, stating: “The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 is more than a platform; it is a movement dedicated to harnessing global expertise to pave the way for equitable opportunities and to inspire women to reach their highest potential. Together, we are building a world where gender parity isn’t just a vision but a shared reality.”</span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The Forum will feature a distinguished line-up of global partners, each contributing their unique perspectives regarding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing women’s economic participation and social inclusion. It is set to deliver a series of transformative workshops and panels spotlighting the vital role of women in driving economic, social, and environmental progress.</p> </div> <div class='adv '><div id='gulfnews_uae_article_1' data-gpt='Gulfnews_Article/gulfnews_uae_article/gulfnews_uae_article_1' data-atf='0' data-size='[320,50]' data-size-mapping='[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]'></div></div> <div class="story-block"> <h2>Key partners include</h2> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>International Finance Corporation (IFC) (part of World Bank Group)</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The World Bank; the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC)</p> </div> <div class='adv '><div id='gulfnews_uae_article_2' data-gpt='Gulfnews_Article/gulfnews_uae_article/gulfnews_uae_article_2' data-atf='0' data-size='[320,50]' data-size-mapping='[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]'></div></div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The Atlantic Council</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA)</p> </div> <div class='adv '><div id='gulfnews_uae_article_3' data-gpt='Gulfnews_Article/gulfnews_uae_article/gulfnews_uae_article_3' data-atf='0' data-size='[320,50]' data-size-mapping='[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]'></div></div> <div class="story-block"> <p>All of these will contribute to a thoughtfully designed program exploring critical trends, obstacles, and solutions to achieve gender parity.</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <div class="story-block mb-3 pull-left"> <a href="https://twitter.com/DXBMediaOffice/status/1859996464950194249" data-show-caption="true" data-embed class="social-embed"></a> </div> </div> <div class="story-block"> <h3>The Power of Influence</h3> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 is held under the themes of “The power of influence”, Centred on ‘Future Economies, Future Societies’, ‘Collective Engagements, Collective Actions’, and ‘Impactful technologies, impactful innovations.’</p> </div> <div class='adv '><div id='gulfnews_uae_article_4' data-gpt='Gulfnews_Article/gulfnews_uae_article/gulfnews_uae_article_4' data-atf='0' data-size='[320,50]' data-size-mapping='[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]'></div></div> <div class="story-block"> <p>It will host various sessions in the Discovery Hall and Mina Al Salam, providing a collaborative space for transformative change and actionable insights to drive progress in women’s empowerment by featuring a diverse mix of workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations.</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>Mona Al Marri said: “The GWFD 2024 stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together global partners who share a vision for a more inclusive, equitable world. Together, we are not just discussing ideas — we are creating a platform for action, unlocking the potential of women across all sectors to drive meaningful change and shape a brighter future.”</p> </div> <div class="story-block"> <div class="more-similar-article"> <h3 class="text-uppercase similar-title">Read More</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="/expo-2020/uae-women-cornerstone-of-national-success-international-womens-day-forum-hears-at-expo-2020-dubai-1.86286109"> UAE women cornerstone of national success, International Women’s Day Forum hears at Expo 2020 Dubai </a> </li> <li> <a href="/uae/government/dwe-announces-the-agenda-for-gwfd-2024-1.1732046881482"> DWE announces the agenda for GWFD 2024 </a> </li> <li> <a href="/uae/global-women-leaders-explore-ways-to-advance-inclusion-enablement-in-government-1.93842467"> Global women leaders explore ways to advance inclusion, enablement in government </a> </li> <li> <a href="/uae/government/uaes-efforts-to-increase-womens-participation-in-decision-making-roles-highlighted-at-paris-forum-1.103093231"> UAE’s efforts to increase women’s participation in decision making roles highlighted at Paris forum </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class='adv '><div id='gulfnews_uae_article_5' data-gpt='Gulfnews_Article/gulfnews_uae_article/gulfnews_uae_article_5' data-atf='0' data-size='[320,50]' data-size-mapping='[ [ [ 1024, 500 ], [ [300,100], [300,250], [710,250], [710,400], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [ 768, 420], [ [300,100], [300,250], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [640, 320], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ],[ [0, 0], [ [300,250], [300,100], [1,1], [336,280], [200,200], [250,250] ] ] ]'></div></div> <div class="story-block"> <h3>The World Bank and UAE Gender Balance Council</h3> </div> <div class="story-block"> <p>The World Bank, in collaboration with the UAE Gender Balance Council, will present sessions focused on enhancing gender equality through policy and legal frameworks. 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