Minister of Social Development and Family Affirms Qatar's Commitment to Empowering Women, Girls and Enhancing their Role in Sustainable Development Process
New York, September 23 (QNA) - HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi affirmed the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to empowering women and girls and enhancing their role in the sustainable development process.
This came during Her Excellency's participation, representing the State of Qatar, in the high-level meeting organized by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 80th session of the General Assembly in New York.
Her Excellency commended the adoption of "Recommitting to, resourcing and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action," as the title of this meeting, indicating that the Beijing Declaration represents an important frame of reference for national efforts.
Her Excellency said that the State of Qatar has given top priority to women's empowerment at various legislative, regulatory, and political levels, contributing to comprehensive and sustainable social development. She highlighted the remarkable progress the country has achieved in this regard, as Qatar ranks first in the Arab world in women's participation in the workforce, reaching 63.3 percent, according to World Bank statistics for 2024. The percentage of female university graduates has also reached 67.5 percent, exceeding the global average.
Her Excellency addressed modern public policies aimed at balancing family and professional life for women, including providing flexible work options and maternity and childcare benefits, in addition to more comprehensive support for vulnerable groups.
Her Excellency stressed the need to give special priority to women's issues and vulnerable groups in light of the humanitarian crises and conflicts the world is witnessing, discussing the worsening conditions in the Gaza Strip, which require the activation of international mechanisms concerned with protection and strict adherence to the provisions of international humanitarian law.
HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi urged the international community to support the efforts led by the State of Qatar, in cooperation with regional and international partners, in preparation for hosting the Second World Summit for Social Development, which is expected to constitute a fundamental milestone in charting the future directions of the social development agenda and promoting sustainable development paths worldwide. (QNA)
