Ivanka Trump Praises Saudi For The Latest Gender Equality Reforms
The Global Gender Forum is taking place in Dubai and Ivanka Trump, advisor to the POTUS was the keynote speaker.
Her keynote address was attended by the Ruler and Crown Prince of Dubai and in it, she praised the region for its efforts in improving gender equality, noting recent changes made to Saudi laws that allow for freer movement of females.
She also commended the UAE, Morocco, Jordan and Bahrain, while adding that it’s not a time to get complacent as there’s more work to be done.
“Major legal reforms have been made by governments in the Middle East this past year advancing gender equality.”
Major legal reforms have been made by governments in the Middle East this past year advancing gender equality.
I participated in the Women’s Forum Dubai / We-Fi Summit this weekend to build on this momentum + advocate for further change across the region + around the 🌎 #WGDP pic.twitter.com/O7Do2nexri
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 16, 2020
“There’s room for improvement”
David Malpass, president of the World Bank Group also commended Saudi for its latest reforms.
In his speech, he highlighted the great steps taken by the UAE as well as here in the Kindgown where “laws were changed to protect women from employment discrimination and to prohibit employers from dismissing women during pregnancy and maternity leave.”
Both speakers praised Saudi and the region, while noting that there’s still room for improvement.
Main images via IG: @Ivanka Trump
Thank you to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed Al Maktoum for your gracious welcome.
It was an honor to speak to at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai and We-Fi Regional Summit. #WGDP 🇺🇸🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/lGb9K86ZQK
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 16, 2020
