The UAE celebrates for the first time the "International Women's Day in Diplomacy" at the United Nations
The United Arab Emirates celebrated for the first time the International Day of Women in Diplomacy at the United Nations, as the country is considered one of the main sponsors of the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted earlier, stipulating that June 24 will be the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
"Women are aptly responsible and make important contributions to leading diplomatic efforts around the world," said Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, the country's permanent representative to the United Nations.
She expressed how proud the UAE is in being one of the main countries participating in sponsoring this historic decision, which ensures recognition of the important role that women play in diplomacy and international affairs.. Whether in our country or around the world, we will continue to encourage women's interests in foreign policy, train female diplomats, and promote Women hold important diplomatic positions.
She added, "Today, women constitute about 43% of the workforce in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the UAE, while we have achieved gender parity in the UAE's permanent mission to the United Nations in terms of forming the diplomatic cadre, while striving to find common ground in our efforts. collective to maintain global peace and security.
She said, "Despite the foregoing, there is still more work to be done around the world. The UAE delegation will continue to support women in the diplomatic field, and throughout the United Nations system, because we will not be able to achieve peace until peace is achieved." Giving every member of our global community the opportunity to engage and interact in a meaningful way.”
The United Nations General Assembly resolution on this International Day calls on Member States, United Nations agencies, NGOs and others to commemorate the occasion each year through education and public awareness activities.
Women represent one of the main pillars of political and diplomatic life in the UAE, which continues to place “empowerment of women and girls” at the heart of its national and foreign policies.
In 2014, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, participated in the launch of the “He For Her” solidarity campaign, organized by UN Women, to be the first Arab foreign minister to sign this campaign, which aims to involve men and boys. As advocates and agents of change in efforts to achieve gender equality.
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