NEW YORK – On 23 April 2019, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on sexual violence in conflict presided by Germany’s Foreign Minister H.E. Heiko Mass, the UAE reconfirmed its commitment to ending sexual violence in conflict and reviewed its efforts to implement the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda. H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador
NEW YORK – A UAE delegation participated in the 63rd session of the Commission of Status of Women (CSW) at the UN, which concluded on Friday. The session focused on social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The UAE’s delegation was led
NEW YORK – During the general discussion of the 63rd Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the UAE called for greater action to address current challenges in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. H.E. Ms. Hessa Tahlak, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development and
The UAE reiterated the importance of promoting the critical role of women in peace processes at an Arria Formula meeting of the UN Security Council on the potential of National Action Plans for advancing the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda in the Middle East and North African region. The meeting was convened by members
NEW YORK – The UAE underscored the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment in conflict prevention and broader efforts to maintain international peace and security during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). “Women’s meaningful participation is at the heart of the implementation of the WPS agenda,” emphasized
Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security. We join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his strong message on the critical importance of realizing the full implementation of this agenda. We also thank the Executive Director of UN Women, Madam Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, for her frank briefing, and offer
NEW YORK – H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, presented the UAE’s contribution of USD 5 million to UN Women’s core fund in a meeting with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women. The financial contribution will leverage UN Women’s unique mandate to
In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the UAE Ministry of Defence and the General Women’s Union – under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme
NEW YORK – At the United Nations’ Security Council, the UAE urged the international community to intensify efforts to combat impunity for sexual violence in conflict and reaffirmed its commitment to the UN’s ongoing efforts in addressing these heinous crimes. H.E. Mrs. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, spoke
