With regard to the empowerment and advancement of women at the global level, we welcome the efforts of the Secretary-General in the area of the advancement of women and establishment of a new international enity on women (UN Women).
The United Arab Emirates has enacted numerous national legislations and decisions with the view to advancing women in the United Arab Emirates. Our government will continue its efforts in this regard in order to ensure that all obstacles to the protection and advancement of women are removed, and increase their participation in the decision-making process at all levels.
Women's rights and gender issues are an essential part of human rights. The women's rights agenda supports and strengthens the overall effort of human rights implementation.