Delivered by Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. President, We thank Gabon for organizing this open debate, and the UAE welcomes that Gabon has joined the Shared WPS Presidency Commitments. We thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Executive Director Sima Bahous, AU Special Envoy Ms. Diop, and especially Ms. Nader for their powerful
Please Check Against Delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, I express our appreciation for your efforts in guiding this meeting, and we also thank the rapporteurs for reviewing their reports to the Committee. I would like to focus on 3 priorities for the UAE that guide our efforts in advancing and empowering women and girls:
Delivered by H.E. Mohamed Abushahab, Deputy Permanent Representative UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, I would like to begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank other participants for their contributions. Consolidating a culture peace is an
NEW YORK – 24 June 2022 – The United Arab Emirates marked the first-ever International Day of Women in Diplomacy at the United Nations. The UAE was one of the main sponsors of a UN General Assembly resolution adopted earlier this week establishing 24 June as the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. “Each and
Delivered by H.E. Lana Nusseibeh Madame President, The United Arab Emirates would like to thank Albania for organising today’s open debate and thank you, Minister Xhaçka, for chairing this meeting and for being such a WPS champion yourself. We continue to support increased Council engagement on the Women, Peace and Security agenda – and thank
Press Statement by the Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace and Security (WPS): Albania, Brazil, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, the UAE, and United Kingdom The statement was delivered by the Ambassador of Albania, Ferit Hoxha, ahead of the Security Council meeting on Yemen. Today the Council
Delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative Amiera AlHefeiti Mr. President, Lord Ahmad, I would like to begin by thanking you and welcoming you for chairing this important open debate. We are delighted that the UK has joined the shared Women, Peace and Security Presidency Commitments, and we welcome the growing number of signatories. I would also
Delivered by Ambassador and Permanent Representative Lana Nusseibeh The statement was delivered by the Permanent Representatives of the United Arab Emirates and Norway, on behalf of Albania, Brazil, France, Gabon, Ireland, Mexico, UK, US, Norway and UAE. This afternoon, the Security Council will hear a very important briefing by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan
Delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative Amiera AlHefeiti I would like to thank Ambassador de la Fuente Ramirez and the Permanent Mission of Mexico for convening today’s discussion on an issue that is often overlooked in the peace and security context. The mental health impacts of conflict and post-conflict situations should not be ignored. It is
