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Saudi Arabia Participates in GCC Celebration of International Women’s Day

Saudi Arabia participates in GCC celebration of International Women’s Day. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia participates in GCC celebration of International Women’s Day. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Participates in GCC Celebration of International Women’s Day

Saudi Arabia participates in GCC celebration of International Women’s Day. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia participates in GCC celebration of International Women’s Day. (SPA)

On behalf of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Vice Foreign Minister, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, participated in the GCC member countries’ celebration in International Women’s Day at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh, SPA said Saturday.
El-Khereiji delivered a speech on Friday in which he stressed Saudi Arabia's keenness on promoting women empowerment among the goals of its Vision 2030, citing the role of women as an important element of society.
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom’s keenness to protect women’s rights, eliminate discrimination against them, and support them at all levels. Saudi women have become an essential partner in the transformation, development, and growth in various fields, he said.
He added that International Women’s Day comes amid difficult circumstances the Palestinian women in the Gaza Strip are experiencing, due to the ongoing Israeli violations of international laws and humanitarian principles.
He renewed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of Israel’s illegal practices and crimes against humanity and against Palestinian women and the people of Palestine in general.
El-Khereiji emphasized the need to end the war in Gaza, reach an immediate ceasefire, and ensure the safety of civilians, women and children in accordance with international humanitarian law.

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Upon Saudi Arabia's Request, UN Declares Nov. 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day

Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, delivered a speech at the UNGA, while presenting the draft resolution about the designation for adoption. SPA
Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, delivered a speech at the UNGA, while presenting the draft resolution about the designation for adoption. SPA
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Upon Saudi Arabia's Request, UN Declares Nov. 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day

Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, delivered a speech at the UNGA, while presenting the draft resolution about the designation for adoption. SPA
Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, delivered a speech at the UNGA, while presenting the draft resolution about the designation for adoption. SPA

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day. This designation originates from an initiative put forth by Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the nucleus group composed of Bahrain, Morocco, Qatar, and Yemen.
The commemorative day aims to raise awareness about conjoined twins from a humanitarian perspective and to celebrate the remarkable achievements in the field of conjoined-twin separation surgeries.
Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, delivered a speech at the UNGA, while presenting the draft resolution about the designation for adoption.
Al-Wasil highlighted that the resolution aims to increase awareness about conjoined twins at various stages of their lives.
He emphasized that the international community, through the Sustainable Development Goals, committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all individuals, while ensuring that no one is left behind.
Al-Wasil added that this commitment underscores the need for fostering international and regional cooperation to ensure conjoined twins’ well-being and access to the highest quality healthcare, while promoting their human rights.
Al-Wasil highlighted human health as a priority for the Kingdom, showcasing its leading role regarding conjoined-twin separation.
The permanent representative expressed gratitude to the representatives of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for their support throughout the drafting and negotiation phases of this resolution.