Droupadi Murmu in Women’s World Summit 2023: President Draupadi Murmu on Tuesday said she believes that women’s empowerment is the only way to ensure peace, social inclusion and prosperity in the world. She said this while addressing the two-day Women’s World Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi through a video message. President Murmu also congratulated H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for successfully hosting this important summit.
Murmu also praised Emirati women, saying they are representing the UAE globally, holding key positions and making their country proud. She added, “The summit is also a reflection of the vision you have about women in your country and the world. Today, Emirati women are representing the UAE on the global stage, holding prominent positions and making their country proud.”
What did President Murmu say?
President Draupadi Murmu Addressing, said, “India has always been at the forefront of promoting gender respect and democracy in the society. Our history is replete with examples of women assuming leadership roles. In fact, a lot of emphasis has been laid on the respect of women in Indian scriptures. I am quoting here one such example which says, ‘Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra’ which means wherever women are given due respect, the gods also like to reside there.”
UAE is hosting the conference
The United Arab Emirates is hosting the international conference ‘Global Women’s Summit 2023’ in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the role of women’s leadership in establishing peace, social integration and driving prosperity.
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak said in her keynote address that the summit was coming at a “historic moment”. He said, “The summit comes at a historic time when humanity needs to shine a light to get out of the narrow streets after health, pandemic, political conflict and socio-economic crisis.”
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