Kuwait, UN Women discuss women's role in peace negotiations
NEW YORK: Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah meets with Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women. — KUNA
NEW YORK: Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, met Friday with Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, to discuss strengthening cooperation in promoting gender equality. Held on the sidelines of the 18th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the meeting emphasized the critical need for women's inclusion in peace negotiations and decision-making processes.
Both sides underscored the urgent need for women to be active participants at the negotiating table, particularly in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and humanitarian aid distribution.
Their remarks echoed recent appeals at the UN Security Council's open debate on women, peace and security, where global leaders, including UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, warned of the continued underrepresentation of women in peace processes. Between 1992 and 2019, women made up only 13 percent of negotiators and 6 percent of mediators in major peace efforts, despite evidence that their participation leads to more sustainable and inclusive agreements.
Sheikha Jawaher reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to international efforts that push for women's full, equal, and meaningful participation in political and public life. Bahous welcomed Kuwait's continued progress in women's empowerment, highlighting the country's advanced legislative reforms and describing Kuwait as a regional leader in promoting women's rights. — Agencies
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