The UAE Women Police Association recently took part in the meetings of the International Association of Women Police’s Board of Directors and the Caribbean Association of Women Police, held in Trinidad and Tobago Capital, Port of Spain. During the meetings, the UAE Women Police Association presented a worksheet about the plans of the Women Police Association for the Middle East Region and the Arab countries’ participation. The worksheet also touched on the prospect of activating the Regional Association’s role, by enhancing policewomen’s efficiency and skills.
The UAE Women Police Association’s delegation was headed by Major Amina Mohamed Khamis Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Association. Al Baloushi gave an overview of the proposed plans to activate the role of Women Police Association for the Middle East Region by training policewomen in line with the directives and decisions of the Arab Interior Ministers' Council. Moreover, Major Al Baloushi offered Abu Dhabi’s bid to host the 54th International Association of Women Police’s Conference 2016; a proposal that will be examined during the South Africa’s upcoming Conference, which will be held in Durban next September.
The UAE delegation also took part in the Training Conference and the accompanying workshops that were held following the meetings of the International Association of Women Police.
Major Amina Mohamed Khamis Al Baloushi indicated that such participations enhance the UAE’s presence in the various international events and forums , and highlights the Emirati women’s role and prominent position they attained; as well as their valuable contribution in police work on local, regional and international levels.
Moreover, Al Baloushi assured that the delegation managed to establish a network of professional contacts with the International Association of Women Police to enhance the role of the UAE Women Police Association and the Women Police Association for the Middle East region, so as to achieve their goals, vision and mission.
