New York:HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani hosted a reception in honor of HE UN Deputy Secretary-General Dr Amina Mohammed, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, and UN Resident Coordinators.
According to Qatar News Agency, the reception took place at Qatar's Permanent Mission headquarters in New York, coinciding with the UN 2026 Global Meeting of Resident Coordinators and as the Deputy Secretary-General approaches the end of her term.
The event celebrated women's leadership within the United Nations system and acknowledged the contributions of the Deputy Secretary-General and Resident Coordinators in advancing the organization's priorities and enhancing its impact on the ground. It also reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to promoting gender parity in multilateral work.
The reception included an interactive dialogue with UN Resident Coordinators, offering a platform to exchange views and experiences concerning the key challenges and opportunities in their fieldwork. Participants discussed their efforts in advancing the UN's agenda, strengthening coordination among its agencies, programs, and funds, and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Additionally, discussions underscored the importance of effective coordination in supporting peacebuilding efforts and delivering tangible and sustainable improvements in local communities.
