Sheikha Fatima was born in
Al-Hayer,
Al Ain Region, as the only daughter to her parents. Her family is
Bedouin and religious. and significantly contributed to the foundation of the first women's organization in 1976, the Abu Dhabi Society for the Awakening of Women. She is also the President of the Motherhood and Childhood Supreme Council. The reward includes a full-tuition scholarship that extends to schools across the Middle East and in 2010 expanded to India. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak also created a women's sports academy called Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Academy in Abu Dhabi. The Sheikha Fatima Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences in
Lahore, Pakistan, is named after her. On 30 March 2021, Sheikha Fatima launched a National Action Plan on women, peace and security - the first National Action Plan developed in a
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country. The plan aims to empower and support women globally by promoting the
UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
Awards In 1997, five different organizations of the United Nations had awarded Sheikha Fatima for her significant efforts for women's rights. The UNIFEM stated, "she is the champion of women's rights." She was also awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of November 7th by the Tunisian president
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on 26 June 2009 for her contributions to raise the status of Arab women. She was also given the
UNESCO Marie Curie Medal for her efforts in education, literacy and women's rights, being the third international and the first Arab recipient of the award. On March 16, 2005, she received the Athir Class of the
National Order of Merit of
Algeria. ==Marriage and children==