emirates7 - The opening day of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, featured an engaging panel discussion titled *“Social Innovation: Creating Change for Good.”*
The discussion brought together notable speakers, including Helena Lersch, Vice President of Public Policy for Emerging Markets at TikTok; Asa Skogstrom Feldt, Managing Director of IKEA Social Entrepreneurship; and Dr. Nawar Assem, Founder and CEO of Dream Organisation in Iraq. The panellists emphasized that women possess an inherent drive to envision a better future for all and are therefore pivotal in fostering social change.
Moderated by Hessa Tahlak, Assistant Undersecretary of Social Development at the UAE Ministry of Community Development, the session underscored the transformative power of women in shifting entrenched mindsets and social norms. It highlighted the necessity of empowering women to enable them to fully realize their potential as catalysts for positive community-driven change.
Asa Skogstrom Feldt elaborated on IKEA's initiatives to support social entrepreneurs, noting that these efforts are producing meaningful outcomes. Such partnerships have allowed the company to engage with marginalized communities, reinforcing its role as a change agent.
Dr. Nawar Assem illustrated how women are emerging as influential change-makers by easing tensions within their communities, fostering dialogue on sensitive topics, and addressing critical issues like mental health.
Helena Lersch discussed TikTok’s impactful collaborations aimed at inspiring social transformation. She shared how a partnership with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has positioned TikTok as a platform for influential authors and writers to reshape perspectives, especially among its vast youth audience. Lersch also highlighted TikTok’s work with entities such as the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the Dubai Media Council, which has significantly advanced digital safety. She emphasized the broader impact of TikTok’s collaborations with both public and private sectors in promoting societal well-being.
The panellists collectively acknowledged the entrepreneurial spirit inherent in women, while recognizing that certain challenges require sustained, generational efforts to overcome. They called for increased support to help women expand their influence and redefine their social missions.
The 2024 Global Women’s Forum Dubai, themed *“The Power of Influence,”* has convened over 6,000 participants, 250 speakers, and 25 global leaders and ministers, cementing its role as a significant platform for championing women’s empowerment and social innovation.
The discussion brought together notable speakers, including Helena Lersch, Vice President of Public Policy for Emerging Markets at TikTok; Asa Skogstrom Feldt, Managing Director of IKEA Social Entrepreneurship; and Dr. Nawar Assem, Founder and CEO of Dream Organisation in Iraq. The panellists emphasized that women possess an inherent drive to envision a better future for all and are therefore pivotal in fostering social change.
Moderated by Hessa Tahlak, Assistant Undersecretary of Social Development at the UAE Ministry of Community Development, the session underscored the transformative power of women in shifting entrenched mindsets and social norms. It highlighted the necessity of empowering women to enable them to fully realize their potential as catalysts for positive community-driven change.
Asa Skogstrom Feldt elaborated on IKEA's initiatives to support social entrepreneurs, noting that these efforts are producing meaningful outcomes. Such partnerships have allowed the company to engage with marginalized communities, reinforcing its role as a change agent.
Dr. Nawar Assem illustrated how women are emerging as influential change-makers by easing tensions within their communities, fostering dialogue on sensitive topics, and addressing critical issues like mental health.
Helena Lersch discussed TikTok’s impactful collaborations aimed at inspiring social transformation. She shared how a partnership with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has positioned TikTok as a platform for influential authors and writers to reshape perspectives, especially among its vast youth audience. Lersch also highlighted TikTok’s work with entities such as the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the Dubai Media Council, which has significantly advanced digital safety. She emphasized the broader impact of TikTok’s collaborations with both public and private sectors in promoting societal well-being.
The panellists collectively acknowledged the entrepreneurial spirit inherent in women, while recognizing that certain challenges require sustained, generational efforts to overcome. They called for increased support to help women expand their influence and redefine their social missions.
The 2024 Global Women’s Forum Dubai, themed *“The Power of Influence,”* has convened over 6,000 participants, 250 speakers, and 25 global leaders and ministers, cementing its role as a significant platform for championing women’s empowerment and social innovation.