US Congress delegation in UAE
January 9th, 2012 - 12:45 am ICT by IANSAbu Dhabi, Jan 8 (IANS/WAM) A US Congress delegation Sunday visited an NGO here to study its work on uplifting women in the UAE.The staff of the General Women’s Union (GWU) briefed the visitors about the programmes and initiatives launched by the organisation for women’s empowerment.
The delegation also visited the GWU’s Women in Technology (WIT) centre, which is funded by the US government for training and capacity building of women.
They also toured the GWU’s handicrafts, workshops and exhibition sections.
–IANS/WAM
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