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Women, Business and the Law 2023 finds that the global Women, Business and the Law index average is 77.1 out of 100.

Empowering women helps countries overcome crises, unleash trillions of dollars in economic potential, and improve community wellbeing. Yet, globally, the advancement in women’s education has not translated into better jobs, more assets, or stronger voice for women. How, then, to accelerate equality?

DUBAI, 13th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, affirmed that the advancement of gender balance is a long-standing priority for the UAE, stressing that women play a vital role in creating prosperous development, contributing to family stability and sustainable economic growth. Buhumaid made this statement at the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment, held in Bali, Indonesia, under the theme "Women’s Entrepreneurship: Accelera...

Participants of the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment (MCWE), held in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Aug 24-25, joined a field trip to Penglipuran ...

The G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment (MCWE) can be an important forum for pushing gender equality and women’s empowerment during ...