Sharjah's Shaikha Jawaher launches 'Nama' for women

Following a decree issued by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the blessing of Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU) and Mother of the Nation, Shaikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs has launched "Nama" Women Advancement Establishment, to elevate the status of women in three major sectors.
Nama will be chaired by Shaikha Jawaher with its headquarters in Her Highness' Executive Office in Sharjah. It is mandated to launch, manage and supervise initiatives, programmes and projects to develop women in the country, the region and internationally. In this regard Nama will collaborate with local, regional and international bodies.
Shaikha Jawaher said: "Women are not just an integral element in this world but are the foundation of society and its other half. No nation can make progress and move towards a better future without involving women. We want to go further than the narrow scope of helping women as lesser members into business sectors. We want to establish societies that legislate for women and tap into their capabilities, intellect and abilities, dealing with them as precious human capital that has not yet been optimally invested in."
Shaikha Jawaher has appointed Ameera BinKaram, Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) as Deputy Chairperson of Nama. An advisory council will also be appointed comprising leaders and officials from local and global organisations.
Nama will go beyond the scope of supporting women and ensuring gender equality, to a broader scope that aims to see women become influential key members of society and enable them to climb the ladder of success in all sectors.
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