Qatar
Qatar's envoy participates in dialogue on rights of women and children in conflicts
Her Excellency the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr Hind Abdulrahman al-Muftah participated Thursday in the interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations, under item 3 of the agenda of the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council.
In Qatar's statement, she affirmed that protecting women and children during and after armed conflicts was of paramount importance and constituted a priority in Qatar's foreign policy, diplomacy and humanitarian programmes.
HE Dr al-Muftah said that, within this framework, Qatar launched international initiatives, including Resolution 60/19, in partnership with Costa Rica, on promoting and protecting the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations, as well as the Women in Conflict Zones initiative launched by Qatar in September 2022 to strengthen the protection of women and ensure their effective participation in peace processes.
She also referred to Qatar's hosting of the Analysis and Outreach Hub of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, in support of prevention and monitoring efforts.
HE Dr al-Muftah renewed Qatar's call on all parties to conflicts to fulfill their obligations under international law and immediately end grave violations committed against women and children.
She also stressed the importance of ensuring justice, holding the perpetrators of such violations accountable, and providing victims with effective remedies and reparations in accordance with international law.