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Saudi Arabia Chairs the 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

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For the first time, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia chaired the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), held in New York from March 10th to 21st, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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\nAn Extraordinary Session<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

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This session coincided with the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark agenda for women’s empowerment and gender equality.<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The Kingdom led discussions on member states’ progress in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It also co-organized three high-level side events and hosted an accompanying exhibition showcasing the journey of women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia since its founding.
The session concluded with a political declaration and an outline of the Commission’s priorities for the next five years.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nChairing the Ministerial Roundtable<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nHer Excellency, the Secretary-General of the Family Affairs Council, chaired the ministerial roundtable and delivered the Kingdom’s statement.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nAbout the CSW<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\nThe Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a dedicated body focused on advancing women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s empowerment globally, and shaping global policies and standards related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nThe Commission meets annually in March to assess the progress made by member states, exchange best practices and experiences within the international community, and submit recommendations and reports each year to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nThe Kingdom’s Delegation<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\nThe Family Affairs Council headed the Kingdom’s delegation to the Commission, comprising more than 15 governmental and non-profit organizations.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nSide Events<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\n CSW69<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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\nMarch 10-21, 2025<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nEvents hosted by the Kingdom during CSW69:<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nEvent 1:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nMarch 10, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nHigh-Level Side Event (From Vision to Reality: The Story of Women’s Empowerment in Saudi Arabia)<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nEvent 2:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nMarch 11, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nHigh-Level Side Event (The Care Economy: Valuing Paid and Unpaid Care Work)<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nEvent 3:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nMarch 12, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nSide Event (Innovation in Data Collection: Success Stories in Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Insights from the Beijing Report)<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nSchedule of Events and Dialogues with Saudi Participation at CSW69<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 10, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nOpening Session:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\n– Opening Remarks
– Performance by a Saudi Orchestral Musician
– Musical Piece Video
– Statement by the Kingdom’s Representative (Jana Alrefai)<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nParticipant:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nAmbassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Permanent Representative<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n– Side event organized by Gulf Cooperation Council
– Women and Technology: Inspiring Stories in the Gulf Cooperation Council States<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nDr. Latefa Alfryan, Secretary of the Council of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 11, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n– Side event organized by the Arab Republic of Egypt in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– Realizing the promise of Beijing for advancing women in leadership<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nParticipant:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nDr. Maimoonah Al Khalil, Head of the Kingdom\u2019s Delegation and Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n– Side event organized by the People’s Republic of China in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– Advancing gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment through science and technology: practice sharing from China and global south.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nParticipant:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nProf. Amal Al Hazzani Member of the Shura Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 12, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n– Side event organized by Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– Women’s Economic Empowerment and their Contribution to Economic and Social Development<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nParticipant:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nHRH Princess Dr. Al Johara bint Fahad Al Saud Member of the Shura Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n– Side event organized by the Sultanate of Oman
– Arab Women Towards Creativity and Innovation: The Era of Industrial Wealth.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nParticipant:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nDr. Lana bin Saeed Chair of the Women’s Committee at the Family Affairs Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n– Side event organized by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– The Role of National Strategies in Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Countries<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nDr. Hanadi Alhokair, General Manager of the Women’s Empowerment at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 14, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Statement at the General Discussion<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nDr. Maimoonah Al Khalil, Head of the Kingdom\u2019s Delegation and Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nA High- Level Interactive Dialogue with Youth representative of member states Beijing 30+<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMs. Bayan Al-Bogami
Youth representative from Saudi Arabia delegation<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 17, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nInteractive dialogue: Inclusive development, shared prosperity, and decent work<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nDr. Doha Al Ibrahim, a member of the Human Rights Commission<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nInteractive dialogue: Poverty eradication, social protection, and social services<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMr. Yousef AlMulhem, General Manager of Human Capital Development at the Ministry of Economy and Planning<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 18, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nInteractive dialogue: Freedom from violence, stigma, and stereotypes<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nDr. Loujayn Alhokail, Consultant at the National Observatory for Women
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\nInteractive dialogue: Participation, accountability, and gender-responsive institutions<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nDr. Sana Alotaibi, Director of the National Observatory for Women,<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"\"\nMarch 21, 2025<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nClosin Session<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nParticipant:<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nAmbassador Dr. AbdulAziz Al-Wasil Permanent Representative of KSA to the UN<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nAccompanying Exhibition.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\nFrom Vision to Reality: Women Empowerment in Saudi Arabia, an International Window on the Journey of Saudi Women’s Empowerment<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\nObjectives:<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nHighlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arbia’s efforts in supporting and empowering Saudi women, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, by showcasing key achievements in various areas of women’s empowerment.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nIntroduce traditional arts and cultural heritage of Saudi women across the Kingdom’s regions.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nFeature a souvenir corner with handcrafted gifts made by female Saudi artisans.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nOffer an interactive space for visitors to have their names written in Arabic Calligraphy.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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