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- Hon Theresa May to share her perspectives on female leadership and the contribution of women to politics, drawing on over 20 years of experience in government
- She joins other high-profile international speakers at the Forum, including Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, and David Malpass, President of the World Bank
Manal bint Mohammed: Theresa May is a prime example of female potential and what women can achieve in traditionally male-dominated environments, and we look forward to welcoming her at GWFD 2020.
Dubai, UAE: Member of Parliament and Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), the Right Honourable Theresa May, will be featured next week among a range of high-profile international speakers at Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) 2020.
Organised by Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), the Forum will take place on 16-17 February, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai.
Drawing on over two decades of experience in Britain’s Parliament, Theresa May will share her perspectives on female leadership in government and the important contribution of women to political life. The session will be moderated by H.E. Lana Nusseibah, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Theresa May has held several positions within the UK parliament since 1997. She was a member of the Shadow Cabinet from 1999 to 2010, and served as the first female Chairman of the UK’s Conservative Party from 2002 to 2003. She was appointed as Home Secretary in 2010 and became the longest-serving Conservative Home Secretary. Following her election as Leader of the Conservative Party, Theresa May became the UK’s second female Prime Minister in July 2016, a position she held for three years, until July 2019.
A strong advocate for gender parity in UK politics, Theresa May co-founded Women2Win – an organisation committed to increasing female representation within her party, by identifying, training and mentoring female candidates for public office. The initiative was founded in 2005, with the number of Conservative women Members of Parliament increasing from 17 that year to 48 in 2010 and 68 in 2015. Theresa May also served as Minister for Women and Equalities from 2010 to 2012.
Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment, and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, said: “We are honoured to have Theresa May join us at Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020 this year. With an extraordinary political career spanning over two decades, which saw her rise to become one of the world’s most influential women, Theresa May is a prime example of female potential and what women can achieve in traditionally male-dominated environments. As a role model for aspiring female politicians around the world, she has championed women and contributed to enhancing female representation within this field, famously stating that ‘a woman’s place is in elected office’.”
“We look forward to welcoming Theresa May to GWFD 2020 to learn from her experiences and insights into female leadership, as well as her perspectives on furthering the positive impact of women across the globe,” she added.
At a media briefing last week, DWE also announced Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF and David Malpass, President of the World Bank, as high-calibre speakers to be featured at Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020, alongside some of the world’s foremost thought leaders and decision-makers.
Building on its theme, ‘The Power of Influence’, Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020 will highlight how effective policies and partnerships in four key areas – Government, Economy, Society, and the Future – can further women’s positive impact for a better future.
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About Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020:
Global Women's Forum Dubai (GWFD) 2020 is an international event being held on 16-17 February, 2020. It is organised by Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.
Building on its theme ‘The Power of Influence’, GWFD 2020 offers a global platform to discuss improved policies and foster partnerships that further women’s positive impact across four key areas: government, economy, society, and future. The event aims to engage over 3,000 attendees – including global leaders, public and private sector experts, as well as entrepreneurs, academics and students – through workshops and keynote sessions.
The Forum’s Knowledge Partner is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Alongside the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), DWE is also co-organising the We-Fi MENA Regional Summit – a side-line event that will host entrepreneurs from the region’s emerging economies.
In line with the UAE’s ongoing commitment to advance gender balance across all sectors, GWFD 2020 will drive female engagement and participation in the workforce, and is a testament to the country’s position as a global role model for the advancement of women.
About Dubai Women Establishment:
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) was formed in 2006 as a statutory body of Dubai Government by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai. DWE is headed by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
The Establishment’s mission is to advance the engagement and socio-economic participation of women across various sectors and fields. DWE’s strategic plan 2017-2021 focuses on providing recommendations to shape policies; fostering strategic partnerships; developing capacity-building programmes; and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and research by organising global events and leading initiatives.
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