The Global Women's Forum Dubai 2024 is set to convene for the third time on 26–27 November at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together globally leading organisations and key opinion leaders in a shared mission to empower women and discuss gender parity on a world stage.
This year's theme, "The Power of Influence," anchors the forum around four key focus areas: Future Economies, Future Societies, Collective Engagements and Collective Actions, and Impactful Technologies and Impactful Innovations. The programme includes life-changing workshops, high-level panel discussions, and keynote speeches designed to produce real solutions for social justice and economic inclusion.
Partners and Organisations Driving GWFD 2024
The forum brings together a roster of globally recognised institutions committed to women's advancement:
- World Bank & International Finance Corporation (IFC) — addressing gender equality through legal frameworks and the Women, Business and the Law Report 2024 - Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) — supporting Lebanese women's entrepreneurship and financial inclusion solutions - UAE Gender Balance Council — championing UAE-led gender balance initiatives - OECD — presenting access-to-finance solutions for women entrepreneurs across the MENA region - Atlantic Council — running sessions on embedding Sustainable Development Goals into business strategy and investor-pitching skills - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) — highlighting the UAE's commitment to humanitarian and gender-balanced programming
"Not Simply a Forum — A Cause"
Her Excellency Mona Al Marri, Chairperson of Dubai Women Establishment, captured the spirit of GWFD 2024 in one line:
> "GWFD 2024 is not simply a forum but a cause that is striving to open doors to fair chances and achieve women's full potential."
Key Session Highlights
- Gender equality through legal reform — World Bank and UAE Gender Balance Council sessions examining the Women, Business and the Law Report 2024 - Women's entrepreneurship in Lebanon — We-Fi and IFC spotlighting success stories and financial inclusion for female founders - Sustainability in business strategy — Atlantic Council sessions on integrating SDGs into corporate plans - Pitching to investors — Practical workshops building networking and fundraising skills - Finance access for MENA women entrepreneurs — OECD solutions tackling one of the region's most persistent barriers - Humanitarian gender balance — UN OCHA showcasing the UAE's commitment to gender-inclusive humanitarian action
A Global Call to Action for Gender Parity
GWFD 2024 stresses the power of partnership in driving economic, social, and political change for women worldwide. The forum serves as a platform to showcase leaders, innovators, and activists — fostering the global community action needed to build a more sustainable and equitable economy for all.
