Qatar takes pioneering steps internationally to enhance, empower women: Deputy Speaker of Shura Council

Saint Petersburg: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has underlined that the State of Qatar has taken pioneering...

Saint Petersburg: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has underlined that the State of Qatar has taken pioneering steps internationally to enhance the role of women and empower them, especially in societies suffering from conflicts, wars, and poverty.

In a speech during a discussion session held during the activities of the closing day of the Fourth Eurasian Women's Forum under the title "Women for a Healthy Society and Social Welfare", Her Excellency Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti referred to the "Women in Conflict Zones" initiative launched by the State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program, with the aim of highlighting marginalisation, poverty and the impact of armed conflicts on women, while providing the necessary support to enable them to participate effectively in building stability and peace.

She noted that this initiative is not the only one, but that the State of Qatar continues its contributions at the international level, through cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) to launch an initiative to empower women in the work environment, with the aim of enhancing their position in the labor market and ensuring a supportive work environment for women.