{
  "id": 12837275,
  "title": "Qatar reaffirms commitment to social development, women's empowerment, child rights at UN Third Committee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/qatar-reaffirms-commitment-to-social-development-womens-empowerment-12837275",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:26:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/10/2026/qatar-reaffirms-commitment-to-social-development-womens-empowerment-child-rights-at-un-third-committee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, USA - Qatar reiterated its dedication to social progress, women's empowerment and child welfare at the United Nations on Wednesday, emphasizing its resolve to integrate these goals into national policies and global efforts. Third Secretary Amina Abdullah Salat addressed the Third Committee of the 81st UN General Assembly, discussing social development, women's advancement, and children's rights.\n\nHighlighting Qatar's role in global social development, Salat noted the country's hosting of major UN conferences, including the 2025 Doha World Summit, which contributed to the Doha Political Declaration. This declaration, alongside the Copenhagen Declaration, provides a framework to bolster social development and advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Qatar has made substantial strides in fulfilling the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 and its 2024-2030 National Development Strategy, which emphasizes care and empowerment.\n\nRegarding women's empowerment, Salat affirmed that women's rights are a top priority for Qatar, aligning with the vision of the country's 2030 National Vision. She emphasized the importance of women's participation in all aspects of society and the strategy to raise awareness of women's contributions. Qatar's efforts extend internationally, with the country playing a leading role in the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 75/274, which established March 10 as the International Day of Women Judges.\n\nIn terms of child rights, Salat detailed Qatar's legislative and executive measures to protect children's rights, aligning with its commitment to human development. Qatar is a significant donor to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, contributing $2.3 million from 2018 to 2026. The country also supports UNICEF with approximately $28 million from 2019 to 2026, demonstrating its commitment to child welfare. Salat reaffirmed Qatar's dedication to advancing social development, empowering women and protecting children's rights, promising to continue working with the international community to achieve these shared goals.",
  "summary": "<p>New York, USA: The State of Qatar highlighted its efforts to advance social development, strengthen women's empowerment and protect children's rights at the United Nations on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to translating these priorities into national policies and international initiatives.</p> <p>The remarks were delivered by Third Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Qatar reaffirms commitment to social development, women's empowerment, child rights at UN Third Committee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/qatar-reaffirms-commitment-to-social-development-womens-empowerment",
        "published": "2026-10-08T08:56:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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