Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and the Mother of the Nation, the Family Development Foundation has launched the Following in the Footsteps of the Mother of the Nation charter on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, as a national charter for Emirati women.

The charter comprises eight national commitments that form the pillars of Emirati women’s journey. These include: embracing national identity and authentic Emirati values as firmly rooted principles guiding thought, behaviour and practice; striving for excellence in education, work and innovation; and contributing effectively to the nation’s comprehensive development journey and strengthening the UAE’s global competitiveness. The charter also affirms the belief that a cohesive family is the foundation of society, and promotes the values of family stability and social cohesion, while encouraging a balanced approach between professional aspirations and family and societal responsibilities—reflecting the model of the Emirati woman who is capable of giving and achieving.

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