#16DaysOfActivism High-Level Panel Discussion "Orange the World"
From November 25 to December 10, the United Nations in the State of Kuwait actively participated in raising awareness on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) global campaign, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women’s rights and eliminating violence against women and girls.
This year’s activities, organized by the UN Resident Coordinator Office in coordination with United Nations Agencies and in collaboration with the Government of Kuwait and international partners, centered on the theme: “Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women.
📍 The campaign featured a high-level panel discussion today in collaboration with including key note speeches from:
- H.E. Ms. Ghada Eltahir, UN Resident Coordinator in the State of Kuwait
- H.E. Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al Sabah, Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs
- H.E. Mr. Olivier Gauvin, Ambassador of France to Kuwait
- Ms. Marie Guillaume
And a great opportunity to hear panellists from different backgrounds and technical expertise:
- Prof. Lubna Al Kazi, Professor at Kuwait University, founder of @wrsc_kw_kuwait
- Mr. Mazen AboulHosn, @@iomkuwait Chief of Mission
- Ms.Marie Guillaume, Director of AVAD Republic of France.
Key outcomes of the panel discussion included:
✅ Enhanced awareness of strategies to address GBV, focusing on vulnerable groups.
✅ Strengthened collaboration between government, civil society, and international organizations.
✅ Promotion of best practices for holistic victim support and GBV prevention frameworks.
A special thanks to @unwomenarabic for their participation and reflections during the event.
The event underscored the critical importance of collective action to eliminate violence against women and girls. As Kuwait aligns its efforts with global commitments, this discussion has set a foundation for more inclusive and impactful strategies moving forward.
#16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #UNiTE #BeijingDeclaration #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV
