The Women's pavilion - in pictures

  • The Women's pavilion by Cartier at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Women's pavilion by Cartier at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Women's pavilion is the first to be included in an expo in more than a century.
    The Women's pavilion is the first to be included in an expo in more than a century.
  • The pavilion runs under the theme 'When women thrive, humanity thrives'.
    The pavilion runs under the theme 'When women thrive, humanity thrives'.
  • Visitors will begin their journey with a video of children being interviewed about what matters in the world.
    Visitors will begin their journey with a video of children being interviewed about what matters in the world.
  • A special area is designated for people to tag themselves in an Instagram picture, which can then be shared by the pavilion's official account.
    A special area is designated for people to tag themselves in an Instagram picture, which can then be shared by the pavilion's official account.
  • The pavilion seeks to identify and address barriers and bias against women to speed up progress towards gender equality.
    The pavilion seeks to identify and address barriers and bias against women to speed up progress towards gender equality.
  • The UAE has introduced several measures to move the country towards gender equality.
    The UAE has introduced several measures to move the country towards gender equality.
  • A dedicated room glitters with contributions to society made by women throughout the years.
    A dedicated room glitters with contributions to society made by women throughout the years.
  • Visitors are taken on a tour of women who left a legacy on the world.
    Visitors are taken on a tour of women who left a legacy on the world.
  • The UAE currently ranks 18th globally and first in the region for female empowerment, the UN’s Gender Inequality Index says.
    The UAE currently ranks 18th globally and first in the region for female empowerment, the UN’s Gender Inequality Index says.
  • The pavilion theme, 'When women thrive, humanity thrives'.
    The pavilion theme, 'When women thrive, humanity thrives'.
  • The physical inauguration in Dubai was mirrored by an online campaign featuring Hollywood celebrities, politicians and senior officials.
    The physical inauguration in Dubai was mirrored by an online campaign featuring Hollywood celebrities, politicians and senior officials.
  • Visitors are told the stories of young women all over the world who are affecting progress.
    Visitors are told the stories of young women all over the world who are affecting progress.
  • French architect Laura Gonzalez designed the micro pattern for the facade, while French actress and screenwriter Mélanie Laurent directed the introduction movie.
    French architect Laura Gonzalez designed the micro pattern for the facade, while French actress and screenwriter Mélanie Laurent directed the introduction movie.