We are a federal entity driving gender balance as a cornerstone of national development. From shaping forward-looking legislation to launching award-winning initiatives, we advance gender balance across government, economy, and society, making it a lived reality for all.
We are a federal entity driving gender balance as a cornerstone of national development.
From shaping forward-looking legislation to launching award-winning initiatives, we advance gender balance across government, economy, and society, making it a lived reality for all.
We guide policies on workplace protections, healthcare access, education access, and wellbeing, empowering families and ensuring every woman can thrive in safe, supportive environments.
Through private sector pledges, recognition tools, and knowledge exchange, we guide companies to embed gender balance into their core operations and culture.
We design policies, guide federal strategies, and recognise government leaders through the UAE Gender Balance Index, reflecting the strength of inclusive institutions at every level.
Top rank in gender balance across the Middle East and North Africa, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025
By introducing paid paternity leaves, equal pay, and workplace protections, the UAE is driving progress in gender balance through legislative and policy reforms
Women hold nearly two-thirds of leadership roles in UAE’s federal government
Women are driving growth and shaping the future of the UAE economy
Whether you’re shaping policy, mentoring talent, or advocating in your community, gender balance is built by everyone
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Connect with usWhether advancing legislation at home or shaping global conventions, the UAE Gender Balance Council leads by example, placing gender balance at the heart of the UAE’s growth while setting an example for nations worldwide through cross-border and cross-sector collaboration.
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