Malala Yousafzai visits GWU

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani school pupil and education activist, said she was impressed with the achievements realised by Emirati women under the guidance and leadership of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the UAE General Women's Union (GWU) and of the Family Development Foundation (FDF). Malala applauded the GWU's vital role in serving and empowering Emirati women. The Pakistani education campaigner made her remarks during a visit yesterday to the GWU's premises, where she was welcomed by Noura Al Suwaidi, GWU Director, who took her on a tour of various facilities of the GWU including the Jewel Hall where she viewed local, regional and international awards and honours Sheikha Fatima received in recognition of her support and empowerment of women. Al Suwaidi informed Malala about the GWU's vision, mission and achievements. Source: WAM