6th Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians kicks off in Doha

Doha, Qatar: Organised by the United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Doha based UN Program Office on Parliamentary Engagement in P...

Doha, Qatar: Organised by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Doha-based UN Program Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism in cooperation with the Shura Council, the 6th Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians kicked off today, June 26, in Doha.

The opening session was attended by Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim and representatives of national parliaments, parliamentary unions, and relevant regional and international organisations participating in the conference.

The two-day conference aims to enhance the participation of women parliamentarians in formulating and implementing policies and legislation, exchanging experiences and good practices between women parliamentarians from different countries, and promoting awareness and education about the importance of women's role in combating terrorism.

The conference also seeks to develop comprehensive and sustainable strategies to combat terrorism, encourage research and studies related to the role of women in this field, and provide recommendations for developing national and international legislation and policies to ensure the effectiveness of the efforts made.

In her speech during the opening session, Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti stressed the vital role that women parliamentarians play in developing, implementing, and monitoring legislation, policies, and strategies to combat terrorism and prevent violent extremism.