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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Al Misnad, UN officials review efforts to boost ties, support landlocked countries
QNA Ashgabat Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Lok Bahadur Thapa, on the sidelines of the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, currently taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The meeting reviewed avenues of cooperation between Qatar and ECOSOC, highlighted Qatar's leading role in supporting developing countries, and discussed preparations for Qatar's hosting of the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled for November. The two sides affirmed that the upcoming summit will serve as a valuable opportunity to review various mechanisms and benefit from the experiences of developing countries that have made notable progress in social development. During the meeting, the Minister of State for International Cooperation reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to remaining a strategic partner to the United Nations in addressing developmental challenges. Dr. Al Misnad also met with United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States Rabab Fatima. The meeting dealt with discussing the strong partnership between Qatar and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.


Arab Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait and UN strengthen strategic partnership in social development
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 7: Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, met on Thursday with Dr. Ghada Al-Taher, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator in Kuwait, to discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs and the United Nations in social and humanitarian sectors. In a press statement, Minister Al-Huwailah highlighted that the discussions focused on key areas of mutual interest, including social development and support for persons with disabilities. The talks also covered preparations for the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development and the 11th meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Social Affairs and Development of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Minister Al-Huwailah emphasized Kuwait's commitment to deepening cooperation with the United Nations, praising the UN's critical role in advancing development and humanitarian programs both regionally and globally. Dr. Ghada Al-Taher expressed her gratitude for Kuwait's active role in humanitarian and social initiatives, reaffirming her dedication to continuing collaborative efforts and implementing joint projects to benefit vulnerable groups. The meeting underscores Kuwait's ongoing efforts to partner with international organizations to enhance social welfare and development programs in the region.


Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Nuaimi participates in Arab preparatory meeting for Doha Summit for Social Development
TUNIS: Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi participated in the high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunisia to prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development, which Doha will host from November 4 to 6. The minister noted that the summit comes at a pivotal moment when the world is facing serious and fateful challenges, including conflicts, crises, growing inequality, poverty, and unemployment. This places additional burdens on the ability of countries, including those in the Arab region, to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. She said that the success of the summit requires comprehensive, inclusive, and effective preparations, emphasizing that the effective support and active participation of Arab countries in the various stages of the preparatory process and related negotiations will have a significant impact in ensuring that the final document is consistent with the regional context and reflects the priorities and core issues of concern to the Arab region. She also held a number of bilateral meetings with the ministers on the sidelines of the meeting, where they discussed prospects for enhancing areas of joint cooperation and coordinating efforts to develop social development policies and programs that contribute to supporting social stability and achieving sustainable development in the region. During these meetings, a number of national initiatives and experiences in the areas of social protection and empowerment of the most vulnerable groups were also reviewed. Ways to strengthen regional and international partnerships to address current challenges and support efforts aimed at achieving comprehensive development were also discussed. At the conclusion of the meetings, Al Nuaimi affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to continuing cooperation and coordination with various parties to ensure the success of the Second World Summit for Social Development, and to unify joint efforts to contribute to establishing the foundations for just and sustainable social development that fulfills the hopes and aspirations of the peoples of the region.


Qatar Tribune
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Al Nuaimi attends Arab preparatory meet for 2nd World Summit for Social Development
QNA Tunis Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi participated in the high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunisia to prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development, which Doha will host from November 4 to 6. She said that the convening of the summit comes at a critical juncture in which the world faces serious and fateful challenges, including conflicts, crises, rising inequalities, poverty, and challenges, she said, place additional burdens on the ability of countries, including those in the Arab region, to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The minister noted that the success of the summit requires comprehensive, inclusive, and effective preparations, emphasising that the effective support and active participation of Arab countries in the various stages of the preparatory process. She also held a number of bilateral meetings with ministers on the sidelines of the meeting, where they discussed prospects for enhancing areas of joint cooperation and coordinating efforts to develop social development policies and programmes that contribute to supporting social stability and achieving sustainable development in the region.


Scoop
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Global Action Needed As Progress Stalls On Disability-Inclusive Development Goals
10 June 2025 'The message is stark: persons with disabilities face higher poverty, greater unemployment, deeper food and health insecurity and more limited access to education, jobs, and digital technologies,' said Amina Mohammed. But action is underway. The 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18) will focus on enhancing public awareness of the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities for social development. Progressive roots Chair of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Kim Mi-Yeon, underscored the importance of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, now 20 years old, even amid growing global challenges. ' The CRPD is the most progressive human rights treaty of the 21st marked a decisive shift – from medical and charity models to a rights-based approach – and affirms the duty to dismantle structural and gender-based discrimination,' said Ms. Kim. Even with the ongoing UN liquidity crisis, he highlighted the momentum across the world for bolstering rights, including the International Forum on Disability Employment in Korea. Gaining momentum The social development agenda aims to continue building momentum for disability rights and social development ahead of two major upcoming events: the Second World Summit for Social Development in November and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development later this month, FFD4, taking place in the Spanish city of Sevilla. This week's agenda From Tuesday to Thursday, the conference will feature speeches by UN and civil society leaders, a public debate on the rights and contributions of persons with disabilities and three roundtables. The roundtables will explore financing for disability-inclusive development, harnessing artificial intelligence for inclusion and advancing the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities Government officials, civil society representatives, UN agencies, and experts will share strategies and best practices throughout the event.