QNA
Geneva
Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva HE Dr Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah has renewed the call for immediate action to accelerate international efforts to enhance the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls, foremost among them the right to quality, comprehensive, effective, and unrestricted education.
She emphasized 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.
This came as 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, organised 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, Dr 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. 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. page 2
