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14 Quotes That Show Exactly Why the Future of Women in the UAE Is So Important
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The Investing in the Future Conference took place on October 19 with the likes of Malala Yousafzai and discussing how to "incorporate women and young girls into decision-making through economic empowerment, paying attention to their specific needs in education, skills-training and employment."

The important world figures had some poignant things to say during the UN Women's event in Sharjah, UAE. Here's a round-up of what not to miss from Day 1.

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: UN Under-Secretary- General and Executive Director, UN Women
HE Rula Bibi Gul Ghani: First Lady of Afghanistan
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi: Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates
Kailash Satyarthi: Nobel Peace Prize winner and child rights activist
Her Excellency Hina Rabbani Khar: Former Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister
Malala Yousafzai: Women’s rights activist and the world’s youngest Nobel laureate
Meg Jones: Chief of Economic Empowerment division, UN Women
Alizeh Iqbal Haider: Ex-Member of Pakistan Parliament
Khawla Al Mulla: UAE Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry for Education Policies
Dr. Marwa Sharafeldin: Musawah Board Member
Sheika Jawaher Al Qasimi bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Her Excellency Mody Al Shamsi: Director and General Manager of the Family Development Centre
Rose Zergani, Alghanim Industries Corporate Talent Acquisition & Kuwaitization
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