Iraq's First Lady Visits GWU

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<span>Iraq&#039;s First Lady visits GWU</span>

ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 13th Nov, 2018) Sarbagh Salih, the wife of Barham Salih, President of Iraq, today visited the headquarters of the General Women’s Union, GWU, and toured its sections and departments.

Noura Al Suwaidi, Director of the GWU, welcomed Salih and said that her visit is important, where she can learn more about the stages of the overall advancement of Emirati women.

Al Suwaidi explained that the GWU, which is chaired by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, appreciates her visit and aims to highlight its programmes related to raising the awareness of women and qualifying them in all sectors.

Salih visited the GWU’s headquarters while accompanied by Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and several GWU leaders.

She toured the sections and departments of the GWU, including the Al Jawhara Hall, which houses medals and badges awarded to Sheikha Fatima by kings, princes and presidents of Arab and other countries, as well as by international and local organisations and companies, to express their appreciation for her support for Emirati women and women from around the world.