Al-Raya, Al-Sharq: Qatar Enshrines Equality, Prevails for Women's Rights

Doha, March 08 (QNA) - In their editorials on Tuesday, Al-Raya and Al-Sharq newspapers affirmed that the State of Qatar attaches great importance to women in all fields, which has supported them to achieve success in all fields and sectors, thanks to the equal opportunities provided by the State in terms of care, education and employment. The paper underlined that the modern Constitution of the State of Qatar prohibits discrimination against women, noting the country's continued efforts to implement, approve and expand the scope of policies that give women the freedom and power to make their own decisions. The two newspapers stressed that while the world celebrates the International Women's Day, which falls on March 8 of every year, Qatari women have the right to be proud of the great achievements that have been made, which have enabled them to occupy the most prestigious local and international positions, as they participate with full power in decision-making. Al-Raya newspaper said that the State of Qatar celebrates this year's International Women's Day under the slogan 'Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow', as this celebration comes in appreciation of the contributions of women and girls around the world, and in recognition of what women make in all fields and their important role in building the future of nations. The newspaper pointed out that gender equality and women's economic empowerment is an essential and pivotal pillar in the success of the State of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, which has given an appreciable attention to the issue of empowering women, enhancing their capabilities, and ensuring that they get their right to work. QNV 2030 also attaches great attention to womens right to participate in the economy, as well as provide them with decent work and social protection, as Qatar has been at the forefront of women's rights advocates at the local and global levels, the paper added. The daily also said that Qatari women today are proud of the successes they have achieved in diplomatic work, in obtaining membership in many organizations, committees and position in the United Nations, and in being chosen by Member States and the UN Secretary-General to lead international efforts to follow up on the implementation of international instruments and the development of international institutions, stressing that this affirms the distinguished position of the State of Qatar at the international level and the world's confidence in it as a reliable partner to achieve the goals of the international community. The paper emphasised the pivotal role that Qatari women played, alongside men, in various political, economic, social, sport and other sectors, in a manner that translates the Qatar National Vision 2030. Concluding, Al-Raya said that in various historical stages, Qatari women have played important roles imposed by the nature of life, and the permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar came to confirm these active roles for women, enhance their rights and criminalize discrimination against them. For its part, Al-Sharq newspaper said that today, the world is celebrating the International Women's Day, which falls on March 8 of every year under the theme 'Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow'. The Qatari daily newspaper pointed out that this celebration comes in appreciation for the contributions of women and girls around the world, and in recognition of women's efforts in all fields, as well as their significant role in building the future of nations. The paper stressed that in implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the State of Qatar attaches great importance to women in all fields, noting that the State of Qatar is in the lead of the region's indicators on gender equality, including the highest rate of female participation in the labor force and equal wages in the government sector, in addition to the highest rate of female enrollment in universities. Celebrating Women's Day is an occasion to highlight the successes achieved by women in the State of Qatar in all fields and sectors, the paper said, underlining that women in the State of Qatar occupy prominent roles in all aspects, including decision-making in the economic and political fields. In this context, Al-Sharq referred to the great role played by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, as Her Highness' role has not only been limited to local affairs, but extends regionally and globally. One of the most prominent initiatives that Her Highness has offered at the global level is the 'Education Above All' initiative, as she developed the 'Educate a Child' program, which contributed to reaching 10 million children who do not have access to education around the world, the paper said. The newspaper added that Her Highness also paid great attention to all aspects related to women, which contributed to highlighting the role of Qatari women and motivating them to advance society. In conclusion, Al-Sharq said that Qatar National Vision 2030 reflects the State of Qatar's keenness in empowering women, enhancing their capabilities and ensuring their rights as they are fundamental and pivotal pillar in the success of the national vision. (QNA)