UAE Co-Hosts 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue, Emphasizing Commitment to Empowering Women and Girls

Strategic Insights -

The United Arab Emirates, alongside China, Spain, Morocco, and the Universal Rights Group, co-hosted the 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue (Glion XI) in 2025 in Glion, Switzerland. This year's theme, 'Beijing at 30: Mobilising the UN Human Rights System to Accelerate Progress Toward Gender Equality and the Full Enjoyment of Women's and Girls' Rights,' marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to engaging in multilateral work and supporting international human rights efforts, emphasizing the importance of empowering women and safeguarding their rights.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE co-hosted the 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue with China, Spain, Morocco, and the Universal Rights Group in 2025.
  • The dialogue marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, with a focus on mobilizing the UN Human Rights System to accelerate progress toward gender equality and women's rights.
  • Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE's Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered keynote remarks, highlighting the UAE's achievements in women's empowerment and its leadership in advancing gender equality globally.
  • The UAE participated in interactive sessions, advocating for the empowerment of women and girls, and emphasized the importance of practical, partnership-driven progress.
  • Shahad Matar, UAE Deputy Permanent Representative, participated in a panel on accelerating gender equality and upholding women's and girls' rights, emphasizing the need for measurable impact.
  • Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Counselor at the UAE Permanent Mission in Geneva, led group discussions on best practices for national implementation of gender equality and women's rights recommendations.

Statistics:

  • The Glion Human Rights Dialogue brings together a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from OHCHR, UN Women, UNFPA, and GANHRI.
  • The dialogue convenes representatives from Member States, UN agencies, human rights mechanisms, civil society, and other stakeholders.
  • The UAE has made significant progress in women's empowerment, with strong representation of women in government and the public sector.

Sources:

  • [1] Jamal Al Musharakh's keynote remarks at the 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue.
  • [2] The Universal Rights Group. (2025). 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue.
  • [3] The United Arab Emirates. (2025). UAE Participates in 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue.
  • [4] UN News. (2025). Glion Human Rights Dialogue.
  • [5] OHCHR. (2025). Glion Human Rights Dialogue.