The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to working with the international community in advancing efforts that elevate the role of women in peace and security.
Qatar emphasized that supporting the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda is essential for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This declaration was made by HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during the Security Council’s open discussion on “Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment” in New York. She underscored that, despite significant strides in the WPS agenda, many conflict zones continue to see grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws, often met with impunity.
She noted that women and girls bear the brunt of these crises, particularly in Gaza, where ongoing aggression have ledto severe humanitarian violations. Women and girls are especially vulnerable, facing risks from airstrikes, health crises, shortages in essential supplies, the destruction of educational infrastructure, and widespread displacement. (QNA) page 2
