Sheikha Jawaher discusses women's role in diplomacy, visits Ban Ki-moon Centre
Assistant FM for Human Rights Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah with President of Ban Ki-moon Centre former Austrian President Dr Heinz Fischer and other senior officials. - KUNA photos
VIENNA: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah discussed ways to enhance the role of women in the diplomatic corps during a meeting on Friday with Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna Ambassador Emil Brix. The talks focused on advancing female participation in diplomacy through specialized training programs and targeted workshops.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of Sheikha Jawaher's visit to the academy, coinciding with her participation in the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice sessions. Speaking to KUNA, Sheikha Jawaher said the discussions also addressed bilateral ties between Kuwait and Austria, highlighting the importance of academic and institutional cooperation in advancing shared diplomatic goals.
Earlier, Sheikha Jawaher visited the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens in Vienna, as part of Kuwait's ongoing efforts to strengthen global partnerships in the fields of human rights and sustainable development. In a statement to KUNA, the ambassador said she met with the Center's President, former Austrian President Dr Heinz Fischer, where both sides explored prospects for collaboration, particularly in youth and women empowerment, and in supporting international efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sheikha Jawaher emphasized the significance of unifying global efforts to address development and humanitarian challenges, underlining the key role of institutional partnerships in building inclusive and equitable societies. She also reaffirmed Kuwait's pride in being among the founding nations of the Center and reiterated the country's commitment to initiatives promoting human rights and equality. She praised the Center's positive contributions to sustainable development efforts at both regional and international levels. — KUNA
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