The Global Summit of Women awarded Monday12/6/2006 Mrs Suzanne Mubarak its 2006 Prize for Pioneering Achievement for her earnest efforts in improving the economic and political status of women in Egypt, and protecting childhood.

At a ceremony that closed two days of three brainstorming sessions and activities of the women's Davos, Summit President Irene Natividad said Mrs Mubarak, in her capacity as the chair of the National Council of Women and the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, has been playing a pivotal role to empower women financially and politically.

She said Mrs Mubarak has set herself up as an example of leading women, who left their indelible marks on pressing issues of women.

Mrs Mubarak thanked Natividad, dedicating the prestigious prize to all Egyptian women who greatly contributed to the development process in the country.

The ceremony was attended by ministers and NGO representatives from 88 countries and more than 900 businesswomen from allover the world.

It was preceded by an inspection tour made by Mrs Mubarak of the different pavilions of the summit's WEXPO, which was held on the fringes of the three-day summit so that businesswomen can showcase their products and brief the audience on their promising
businesses.

•  Speech of Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak after receiving the Pioneering Women Prize