ADVANCING
GENDER
BALANCE,
TOGETHER

From policy to practice, we are shaping a nation where gender balance drives opportunity, shared prosperity and inclusive future-readiness, positioning the UAE as a global reference for gender balance.

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Championing Gender Balance across All Emirates

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.

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#1

In The MENA Region

Top rank in gender balance across the Middle East and North Africa

20+

National Reforms Enacted

From paid paternity leave to equal pay and workplace protections, advancing balance through legislative change

63%

Women In Federal Leadership

Women hold nearly two-thirds of leadership roles in UAE’s federal government, a milestone in balanced public governance

70%

Of Emiratis In The Private Sector Are Women

Powering growth and shaping the future of the UAE economy

DRIVING CHANGE LOCALLY & GLOBALLY

Whether shaping legislation at home or contributing to global conventions abroad, the UAE Gender Balance Council collaborates across borders and sectors to position gender balance as a national and international standard