Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Let me begin by thanking our partners Norway and OCHA for providing their support in organizing today’s briefing. The last several years have seen a step-change in the way we value women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health, now recognizing it as a cornerstone of stable and prosperous societies. We are especially pleased that
New York – The UAE engaged in critical discussions as part of the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held from 14 to 24 March 2016. Topics of these discussions focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as the impact of women on justice, humanitarian aid delivery, information
Mr. Jeffrey Brez, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Madame Moderator, It is a pleasure to be with you all today to discuss the cross-cutting themes of gender equality and happiness. We are at an early stage in the new science of happiness and life satisfaction, but implications of research on public policy are enormous and that is
New York – On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness (March 20), Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, delivered remarks on the UAE’s efforts to foster happiness at home and abroad, as well as the planned work of the newly appointed Minister of State
New York – On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness (March 20), Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, delivered remarks on the UAE’s efforts to foster happiness at home and abroad, as well as the planned work of the newly appointed Minister of State for
Excellencies, Ladies and gentleman, Let me begin by extending my deepest gratitude to everyone joining in today’s dialogue. The presence of the women decision-makers gathered here today underlines the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment in achieving our shared goal of sustainable development. As we work towards implementing the 2030 Agenda, it is
Thank you Mr. President. I would like to begin by congratulating you on your presidency of the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. I wish you and the all the members of this bureau great success. Mr. President, The selection of “Women’s Empowerment and its Link to Sustainable Development” as the
New York – H.E. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, delivered remarks at the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations. During the Commission’s annual two-week session, representatives of UN Member States, civil society organizations and UN entities gather at UN headquarters in
Mr. President of the General Assembly, Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka, Excellencies, Distinguished panelists, Madame Moderator, Thank you, Mr. President, for championing this platform, and for your commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality. And thank you, Phumzile, for your steadfast support in defending the rights of women and girls everywhere. Let me begin by offering my thanks
