Qatar to Host Second World Summit for Social Development in November

New York, September 23 (QNA) - HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi announced that the State of Qatar will host the second World Summit for Social Development in November, aiming to strengthen family policies, promote social inclusion, and reinforce family cohesion worldwide.
The announcement came during her remarks at a high-level side event organized by the Republic of Turkiye on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The event was titled "Better Together: Global Solidarity Starting from the Family."
HE the minister emphasized that empowering families is essential to confronting humanitarian crises and navigating rapid economic and technological transformations. She called for coordinated national and international efforts to bolster the role of families as a cornerstone of social stability and sustainable development.
She also highlighted Qatar's progressive policies in family support, noting that the Qatar National Vision 2030 places families at the heart of human and social development. This vision is reflected in the country's National Family Strategy (2025–2030), launched under the theme "From Care to Empowerment," which marks a strategic shift toward strengthening families and fostering community cohesion.
Her Excellency highlighted Qatar's ongoing efforts including hosting the International Year of the Family Conference in Doha last October, which addressed global challenges affecting families, such as demographic shifts, migration, and the impact of modern technology and artificial intelligence on family structures.
HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to supporting family systems both nationally and globally, and to deepening collaboration with regional and international institutions to build more cohesive societies grounded in peace, stability, and prosperity. (QNA)