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QNA
Geneva
Qatar shared the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) concern about increasing humanitarian needs and forced displacement, praising the work of the High Commissioner for Refugee in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, Rohingya community and other areas of conflict or disaster.
Deputy Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN in Geneva Abdullah al Nuaimi made the remarks during the general debate under item III in Geneva on Thursday.
Nuaimi said Qatar contributes every year to alleviating humanitarian crises through the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
He added that, in 2017, Qatar Fund For Development provided $26.8 million in financial support to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Fund was ranked 19 among UNHCR's largest donors.
He emphasised Qatar's firm belief that responding to the needs of refugees should be guided by the principles of fundamental rights as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, especially in light of the continuing large influx of immigrants and mixed movements of people in many regions of the world.
Nuaimi said Qatar believed that, in addition to assisting refugees and protecting their rights, special attention should be given to a safe, voluntary and dignified return as well as to strengthening the legal paths of all those in need of protection.
He stressed the need to focus more on supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), who are at risk of becoming refugees if they continue to be displaced, giving an example of the current situation in Syria.
With regard to refugee education, Nuaimi pointed out that this year, Education Above All foundation, announced that 10 million of the most marginalised children around the world will receive quality education through its 'Educate a Child' programme, which is a key milestone in achieving objectives of sustainable development.
He stressed Qatar's commitment and willingness to support the efforts of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in finding solutions to global refugee challenges.
