Qatar's Permanent Mission in Geneva organizes side event on 'Education for Empowerment of Women and Girls'

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar in Geneva, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Geneva, the Qata...

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar in Geneva, in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Geneva, the Qatar Debate Center, and the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, organized a side event titled "Unlearning Discrimination: Education for Empowering Women and Girls," on the sidelines of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

In her opening remarks, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva HE Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah emphasized that education is a fundamental and pivotal human right. It enables individuals to develop essential skills and provides a platform through which other rights can be claimed, enjoyed, and protected.

Her Excellency explained that education is a transformative tool for women and girls, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively participate in society, improve their health and living conditions, and contribute to economic development.

She noted that women's empowerment is directly linked to education, as it opens doors to employment, enhances their ability to make sound health decisions, participate in public life and decision-making, and advocate for their rights and interests.

Her Excellency expressed concern over the alarming global statistics that reflect a significant gap in educational opportunities between girls and boys, pointing out that only 66 percent of countries have achieved gender parity in primary education, 45 percent in lower secondary, and just 25 percent in upper secondary education.