Dialogue session in Muscat discusses women's leadership empowerment
The session discussed enhancing societal awareness on the importance of women's participation in electoral councils and highlighting their role in decision-making processes.
The session, which included 70 women members of the State Council, Shura Council, municipal councils, government institutions, and Omani Women's Associations, aimed to motivate female leaders to participate effectively and confidently in electoral councils. It also addressed the legal, economic, intellectual, and media enablers for women, alongside reviewing the role of civil society institutions in empowering Omani women and supporting their participation.
The first session, titled "Strategies and Success Enablers," covered knowledge empowerment and capacity-building for women in leadership and strategic communication, women's empowerment in the private sector and their pioneering roles, as well as the legal and legislative frameworks supporting their participation in electoral councils and the associated challenges.
The second session, titled "The Role of Civil Society Institutions and Media in Promoting Women's Participation in Electoral Councils," analyzed the experience of Omani women in the Shura Council and emphasized the role of civil society institutions and Omani Women's Associations in raising societal awareness of women's participation in the electoral process. The session also reviewed "The Parliamentary Experience in Childhood and Its Role in Leadership Empowerment."
It is worth noting that the session aligns with the Ministry's efforts to strengthen women's presence and provide a supportive environment that enables them to contribute effectively to development pathways and decision-making.
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