Noura Al Kaabi champions children's rights at Paris Peace Forum

Noura Al Kaabi, the Minister of State for the United Arab Emirates, has taken the lead in championing children's rights at the Paris Peace Forum. She addressed world leaders, urging them to prioritize the well-being of children in development policies. Speaking on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed, Al Kaabi participated in a ministerial round-table titled "Children First: Making the Case for Investing in Children."

This event reaffirmed the UAE's dedication to improving child welfare through comprehensive strategies encompassing health, education, protection, and family support.

Al Kaabi emphasized the UAE's Year of the Family in 2026 and its ongoing efforts to enhance child protection in the digital realm. She also discussed the country's support for international initiatives geared towards increasing access to education and healthcare for vulnerable children. Furthermore, Al Kaabi expressed the UAE's endorsement of the Children First Declaration, stressing the critical need to transform international pledges into tangible actions through ongoing partnerships and cohesive policies.

She underscored that "childhood happens only once," highlighting the interconnectedness of health, learning, safety, and emotional well-being as foundational elements. The policies implemented must reflect this interconnectedness as well.

In her speech, Al Kaabi also highlighted the UAE's contributions to global heritage preservation, including its support for the restoration of historic landmarks in Mosul, Iraq. She further stressed the significance of fortifying international collaborations and utilizing innovation to tackle emerging threats to cultural heritage.