Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi has stressed that empowering Arab women, safeguarding their rights, and enhancing their full participation constitute fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable development and strengthening societal stability.The minister underscored the importance of moving from political commitment to practical implementation through integrated, evidence-based, measurable, and sustainable policies.
She was addressing the 45th session of the Arab women committee, chaired by Qatar.The session was held on February 10 and 11 virtually, with the participation of ministers from Arab countries, as well as representatives of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States and relevant organizations.
Al Nuaimi expressed her appreciation to the State of Palestine for chairing the 44th session, commending its efforts to support Arab women’s issues and advance joint Arab action in this field.
She reviewed key national indicators related to women’s empowerment in Qatar, noting that women’s labour force participation reached 63.3 percent in 2024, ranking among the highest globally.
She also highlighted the decline in the maternal mortality rate to four cases per 100,000 live births in 2023, reflecting the strength of the healthcare system and the quality of maternal care services. She further noted the rise in female education completion rates, enhancing women’s readiness to participate effectively in the knowledge economy and future pathways.
She explained that Qatar, within the framework of its National Vision, adopts a comprehensive approach centered on investing in people, promoting equal opportunities, and protecting the most vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls. She emphasized that while figures and indicators are important, they must translate into sustainable institutional policies that positively impact women’s daily lives and contribute to family and societal stability.
The session discussed several organizational and substantive agenda items, including the adoption of the agenda and review of proposed topics and related explanatory memoranda, culminating in decisions and recommendations reflecting Arab countries’ priorities for the coming phase and strengthening joint Arab action in the field of women’s empowerment.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the minister reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to continued cooperation with sisterly Arab states in a spirit of partnership and shared responsibility, aiming to achieve practical outcomes that enhance Arab women’s empowerment, support family stability, and contribute to community development based on justice, equity, and sustainability.
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