United Arab Emirates Makes Strides in Gender Equality

United Arab Emirates Makes Strides in Gender Equality

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured an impressive seventh position on a global ranking that evaluates national efforts to promote gender equality. This achievement marks a significant step forward for the nation, placing it first in the Middle East region according to the Gender Inequality Index, a key component of the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report. The Gender Inequality Index gauges a country’s success […]

via United Arab Emirates Makes Strides in Gender Equality

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured an impressive seventh position on a global ranking that evaluates national efforts to promote gender equality. This achievement marks a significant step forward for the nation, placing it first in the Middle East region according to the Gender Inequality Index, a key component of the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Report.

The Gender Inequality Index gauges a country’s success in narrowing the gap between men and women in three critical areas: reproductive health, educational attainment, and participation in the labor market. The UAE’s progress reflects targeted initiatives implemented by the Gender Balance Council, a government body established specifically to address this issue. The Council’s efforts have focused on expanding female participation in the workforce, increasing access to education