Amb. Al-Hayen: GCC Express Concern Over Violations Against Women In Gaza

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GENEVA, June 25 (KUNA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries expressed Wednesday grave concern over the violations against Palestinian women and girls in Gaza Strip, the systematic destruction of health facilities, and the denial of care during pregnancy and childbirth.
This came in a speech delivered by Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva and Chairman of the Council of Ambassadors of GCC, Ambassador Naser Al-Hayen, before the UN General Assembly in Geneva.
The UN session discussed a report by the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Reem Al-Salem, in which she stressed the need to return to basic definitions of gender-based discrimination.
Al-Salem warned against the erasure of language and concepts associated with women and the devastating consequences it has on their rights and safety, especially in light of the complete collapse of protection provided by international law during war and occupation, particularly in Palestine.
Back to Ambassador Al-Hayen, he expressed the GCC countries' appreciation for the Special Rapporteur's efforts in highlighting forms of gender-based violence against women and girls.
He emphasized the need to develop international frameworks that restore consideration to legal concepts based on gender as a fundamental pillar for the protection of women and girls.
He also emphasized the importance of integrating the gender of women and girls into public policy formulation, ensuring the continuity of the special protection they enjoy, as stipulated in international conventions, while not ignoring cultural and national specificities.
Ambassador Al-Hayen welcomed Al-Salem's successful visit to the UAE and the efforts she highlighted in the field of women's empowerment, legislative development, and enhancing the protection of women and girls from violence.
He also welcomed her upcoming visit to Kuwait next September, affirming the commitment to constructive cooperation with the mandates of the Special Procedures. (end)
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