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Paraguay Awards HE Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani National Order of Merit

New York – Information Office - October 03 The Republic of Paraguay has awarded HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani the National Order of Merit Don Jose Falcon in recognition of Qatar's contribution to Paraguay's access to COVID-19 vaccines during the worst phase of the global health crisis. HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay Julio Cesar Arriola Ramirez presented the order to HE Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani during a ceremony at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Paraguay to the United Nations in New York.


Qatar's Permanent Mission Hosts Event on Combating Child Trafficking in Sports

New York – Information Office - September 29 The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, in partnership with the missions of Gabon and Monaco, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Mission 89, hosted an event on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on combating child trafficking in sports, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, which was held under the title "Time to Stand Against Child Trafficking in Sport, Role of Technology and Support to Tackle Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Sport". HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani affirmed in a speech before the event that human trafficking is a source of great concern to the State of Qatar, noting that trafficking in migrant athletes, usually teenagers, is an alarming development.


The permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations hosts a high-level luncheon on the adoption of the Doha Action Program for Least Developed Countries

New York - Information Office - September 23 The permanent mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, in partnership with the Republic of Malawi and the Office of the United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, hosted a high-level luncheon on the adoption of Action Program for the Least Developed countries, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The luncheon was attended by HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Lazarus Shakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi and Chairman of the Group of Least Developed Countries, HE President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Dr. Moikitsi Majuro, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, and HE Mr. Kosia Natano, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Her Excellency Jessica Alobo, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Her Excellency Amina Mohamed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Her Excellency Rabab Fatima, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States. ​


Hi Highness the Amir participates in the Opening of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly

New York, September 20 (QNA) - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the General Debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, which was held in New York City on Tuesday morning in the presence of Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies leaders of states and governments and heads of delegations and government and non-government organizations.


Qatar Launches "Scoring for the Goals" Event to Host Sustainable Version of 2022 World Cup

New York, September 18 (QNA) - The State of Qatar launched "Scoring For The Goals" campaign at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, as part of its preparations to host a sustainable version of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is considered the most sustainable edition in the history of the international event. Held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, the event was attended by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, HE President of the Republic of Ecuador Guillermo Lasso, HE UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, HE President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi, and HE Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed.


State of Qatar Participates in United Nations Global Conference on Victims of Terrorism

New York – Information Office - September 09 The State of Qatar participated in the United Nations Global Conference on Victims of Terrorism, held on September 8 and 9, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in the presence of high-level officials from United Nations Member States, a number of victims of terrorism and representatives of victims' associations from various countries. around the world. The delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the conference was headed by Major General Dr. Nasser Saeed Al-Hajr Vice-Chairman of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee with member of the committee HE Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar for Counterterrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution, attending as a member .


Qatar Reiterates Support for All Efforts to Promote Culture of Peace

New York / Information Office/ September 07 The State of Qatar reiterated its support for all efforts made to promote a culture of peace and expressed its commitment to the effective implementation of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace and resolutions related to this subject. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar made by HE State of Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani at the High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace convened by HE President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly Abdullah Shahid under the theme, "The Culture of Peace: Importance of Justice, Equality, and Inclusion for Advancing Peacebuilding."


Qatar Confirms Importance of NPT as Effective Tool for Collective Security

New York – Information Office - August 04 The State of Qatar has emphasized the importance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as an effective tool for collective security through the practical steps taken for the essential, fair, and balanced implementation of NPT's three core pillars, calling for joint action towards achieving the entire goals of the treaty. This came during the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani in the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT being held in UN Headquarters in New York from Aug. 1 to 26, 2022.


Qatar Renews Call to Prevent and Resolve Conflicts by Peaceful and Diplomatic Means

New York / Information Office / May 26 The State of Qatar renewed its call to prevent conflicts and resolve them by peaceful and diplomatic means, stressing the need for all parties to conflicts to abide by the principles and provisions of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and to avoid targeting civilians and civilian facilities and infrastructure. This came in the State of Qatar's statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani in UN Security Council's open debate on "Protecting civilians during armed conflicts".


Qatar Sponsors Event to Enhance Access to Aid and Protection for Children Affected by Conflict

New York - Information Office - May 24 ​ The State of Qatar, the European Union, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Dominican Republic, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the International Committee of the Red Cross, sponsored a virtual side event entitled "Enhancing Humanitarian Access and Protection for Children Affected by Conflict", which was organized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Geneva Call, on the sidelines of the UN Security Council annual debate on the protection of civilians. ​ The event highlighted the current efforts to secure humanitarian access, focusing on deficiencies in compliance with IHL obligations and exploring some ways to improve humanitarian access in conflict situations. ​ The event reviewed the best ways to provide children in conflict-affected areas with protection and health services, including vaccinations and education, with special attention to the situation of girls.