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Qatar Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Education is a transformative tool for women & girls: Al Muftah
QNA Geneva Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva HE Dr Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah has renewed the call for immediate action to accelerate international efforts to enhance the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls, foremost among them the right to quality, comprehensive, effective, and unrestricted education. She emphasized that education is a transformative tool for women and girls, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively participate in society, improve their health and living conditions, and contribute to economic development. This came as the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar in Geneva, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Geneva, the Qatar Debate Center, and the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, organised a side event titled 'Unlearning Discrimination: Education for Empowering Women and Girls,' on the sidelines of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. In her opening remarks, Dr Al Muftah emphasized that education is a fundamental and pivotal human right. It enables individuals to develop essential skills and provides a platform through which other rights can be claimed, enjoyed, and protected. She noted that women's empowerment is directly linked to education, as it opens doors to employment, enhances their ability to make sound health decisions, participate in public life and decision-making, and advocate for their rights and interests. page 2
Qatar Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Education is a transformative tool for women and girls, says Al Muftah
QNA Geneva The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar in Geneva, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Geneva, the Qatar Debate Centre, and the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, organised a side event titled 'Unlearning Discrimination: Education for Empowering Women and Girls,' on the sidelines of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. In her opening remarks, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva HE Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah emphasised that education is a fundamental and pivotal human right. It enables individuals to develop essential skills and provides a platform through which other rights can be claimed, enjoyed, and protected. She explained that education is a transformative tool for women and girls, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively participate in society, improve their health and living conditions, and contribute to economic development. She noted that women's empowerment is directly linked to education, as it opens doors to employment, enhances their ability to make sound health decisions, participate in public life and decision-making, and advocate for their rights and interests. She expressed concern over the alarming global statistics that reflect a significant gap in educational opportunities between girls and boys, pointing out that only 66 percent of countries have achieved gender parity in primary education, 45 percent in lower secondary, and just 25 percent in upper secondary education. The permanent representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva renewed the call for immediate action to accelerate international efforts to enhance the enjoyment of all human rights by women and girls, foremost among them the right to quality, comprehensive, effective, and unrestricted education. She affirmed that the State of Qatar is one of the leading supporters of the right to education, giving it top priority both nationally and internationally, highlighting key initiatives led by Qatar, including UN General Assembly Resolution 74/275, which proclaimed the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. She added that Qatar was among the first countries to sign the Safe Schools Declaration in 2015, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to protecting education, especially in conflict and crisis zones. Al Muftah noted that Qatar's educational efforts are not limited to easily accessible groups but extend to the most vulnerable populations, such as children in emergencies and conflict situations. She praised the pioneering role of the Education Above All Foundation, noting that its Educate A Child program has successfully implemented projects in 50 countries in cooperation with 82 partners, enrolling more than 19 million out-of-school children. Speakers in the panel discussions, attended by over 70 officials representing diplomatic missions, relevant international and regional organisations, and civil society organisations concerned with education, family, and development, affirmed that education is not merely a basic right but a true catalyst for change, especially for girls and women, as it opens doors to opportunity, safeguards dignity, and enables full participation in society.
Qatar Tribune
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Mission in Geneva honours winner of‘Doha Best Negotiator of the Year' award
QNA Geneva The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva hosted an official ceremony to honour Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), for receiving the prestigious 'Doha Best Negotiator of the Year' award. This award, presented annually by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), recognises outstanding contributions to international negotiation and mediation. In her address at the ceremony, HE Dr Hend bint Abdalrahman Al Muftah, Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, welcomed ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives of international organisations, alongside officials from UNITAR and the ADN Group—an international agency specialising in negotiation. Dr Al Muftah noted that the 2024 edition of the award holds particular significance for Qatar, as it was renamed the Doha Best Negotiator of the Year Award in recognition of its announcement during the Doha World Negotiation Day, hosted by UNITAR and the ADN Group in collaboration with the Doha Forum. She emphasised that this ceremony reflects Qatar's steadfast commitment to promoting a culture of negotiation, mediation, and peaceful resolution—core tenets of its foreign policy. The award, she said, aims to honour individuals who make effective contributions toward resolving international conflicts and fostering humane, just, and sustainable solutions. Highlighting Qatar's two-decade record as a neutral, trusted mediator, Dr Al Muftah outlined the country's achievements in facilitating ceasefires, restoring diplomatic ties, securing hostage releases, negotiating prisoner exchanges, enabling national dialogue, resolving border disputes, achieving humanitarian outcomes, and brokering peace agreements in numerous global conflicts. Commending Grynspan's distinguished career, Dr Al Muftah underscored her pivotal role in the Istanbul agreements—particularly the Black Sea Initiative, which enabled the export of millions of tonnes of grain and food supplies from Ukraine, thereby bolstering global food security and mitigating famine risks in low-income nations. Dr Al Muftah praised Grynspan's unwavering commitment to ethical diplomacy, human rights, and environmental responsibility, stating that these values form the foundation of effective international negotiation. She also paid tribute to negotiators around the world who work under challenging conditions to secure peace and protect lives, affirming Qatar's ongoing dedication to mediation and peaceful solutions as a responsible international partner. In her response, Rebeca Grynspan expressed deep gratitude to the State of Qatar for the honour, reaffirming her commitment to a fair, inclusive diplomacy that serves humanity and promotes global stability.
