Qatar, UN join forces for women empowerment
The State of Qatar and UN Women signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Doha Sunday on women's empowerment in the presence of HE Minister of Social Development and Family Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad.
The MoU was co-signed by HE Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs at MSDF Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al-Thani and Executive Director of UN Women and Under-Secretary-General of the UN Sima Sami.
The MoU primarily aims to forge cooperation to empower women and advance their rights, in addition to highlighting their role through strengthening women's economic and social engagement as set out in the Qatar National Vision 2030 and reinforcing the shared efforts to empower women through crafting sustainable development policies and programs in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The pact underlines cooperation to achieve the shared objectives of the two sides concerning advancing the sustainable development as determined by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), pertaining to empowering the Qatari women through the work means and fields that have been agreed upon, to accelerate the progression, innovation, and technology, in pursuit of advancing the pioneering women's leadership.
The MoU also stipulates enhancing women's engagement in the public life through dialogues, data generation, knowledge exchange, and reinforcing their leading role and representation through equal opportunities initiatives.
More News
The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Private Associations and Institutions Department and the Community Development Department, hosted a meeting with representatives from various private associations and institutions across the country.
Read more
The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Department of Community Development, organized a workshop titled "Managing Institutional Volunteer Work," with the participation of representatives from over 25 entities. The event forms part of an ongoing series aimed at building the capacity of institutions, volunteers, and volunteer teams, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance volunteer efficiency and develop effective institutional management frameworks.
Read more
The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by its Human Resources Department, participated for the first time in the "Little Employee" initiative. This program aims to introduce students to the government work environment, develop their life and career skills, and enhance their understanding of administrative and service roles within national institutions, while instilling corporate responsibility and national belonging from an early age.
Read more
Law No. (6) of 2026 has been enacted, issuing the Unified Law on Volunteering for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The law aims to regulate and develop volunteer work while enhancing the participation of individuals and institutions in community service.
Read more