Fatima bint Mubarak — President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood

Summary

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak is a member of the Al Nahyan family and serves as Chairwoman of the General Women's Union.

Honorary President— Shelters for Women and Children Victims of Human Trafficking since 2008
GovernmentPresident— The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood since 2003
Honorary President— Emirates Businesswomen Council since 2002
Honorary President— Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council since 2001
Honorary President— Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls since 2000
GovernmentHonorary President— Emirates Red Crescent since 1997
Honorary President— Abu Dhabi Ladies Club since 1995
First Leader— Emirates Girl Guides Association since 1988
Honorary President— Emirates Girl Guides Association since 1988
Honorary President— Special Olympics for People with Special Needs since 1986
Honorary President— Abu Dhabi Educational Zone Mothers Council since 1985
Chairwoman— General Women's Union since 1975
Honorary President— Girl Guides Association since 1975
President— Abu Dhabi Women's Awakening Association since 1973
GovernmentSupreme Chairwoman— Family Development Foundation

1983 – 1997
Honorary President of the Women's Committee
Red Crescent Society

Best International Personality in the Field of Humanitarian Relief Award by the World Scientific Advisory Council2023
Personality of the Year for Women Leadership in the Arab World by Forbes Middle East2014
Honorary Doctorate in Community Development from Sudan University of Science and Technology2013
Honorary Doctorate in Education from Dankook University, South Korea2012
Grand Cordon of the Order of November 7th (Tunisia)2009
Honorary Fellowship from the British Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists2009
Knight of the Order of Academic Palms (France)2006
Athir Class of the National Order of Merit of Algeria2005
Honorary Doctorate in Humanities and Social Sciences from the University of Algiers2005
UNESCO Marie Curie Medal

She was born in 1943 in Al Hayer, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Her father is Mubarak, and she is associated with the Al Nahyan ruling house.