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
NEW YORK – In meetings with senior United Nations (UN) officials and nongovernmental organizations this week, H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, reiterated UAE commitment to achieving a political solution to the conflict in Yemen, while expressing serious concerns about the continued obstruction of peace efforts in Yemen by the
NEW YORK – The UAE called for greater attention from the international community on the link between climate change and insecurity at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the impact of climate-related disasters on international security. Speaking before the Council, H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, underscored
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 – At the UN Security Council’s quarterly Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestine Question, the UAE condemned Iran’s interference in the Middle East. Mr. Saud Al Shamsi, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, delivered the UAE’s statement at the debate, emphasizing “The conflicts in Yemen
H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, announced that the UAE will contribute USD 5 million to the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) for the year 2019 at CERF’s annual High-Level Pledging Event on December 7, 2018. “As a testament to CERF’s effectiveness and the UAE’s commitment to
At the UN General Assembly debate on the situation in Afghanistan, the UAE confirmed its full support for the political reconciliation process led by the Government of Afghanistan, underlining the importance of dialogue as the basis for conflict resolution, and encouraging positive participation by the Afghan community. Mrs. Amiera AlHefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative of the
NEW YORK – H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, and H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, Consul General of the UAE in New York, co-hosted a reception to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the founding of the UAE. In attendance the President of the 73rd Session of the General
