Supreme Council For Motherhood And Childhood And UNICEF Enhance Cooperation To Support Children And Empower Mothers

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood recently held discussions with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Gulf Area Office. The focus was on strengthening their strategic partnership to protect children, empower mothers, and advance sustainable social development in the UAE. This meeting took place between Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Council, and Lana Al Wreikat, UNICEF's Director for the Gulf Area.

Both parties highlighted that their collaboration serves as a global model of cooperation between national institutions and international organisations. Their shared vision prioritises the welfare of children and mothers within national development frameworks. This aligns with the UAE Vision 2031 and the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

They stressed the significance of investing in innovation, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence for children's benefit. By using advanced technologies, they aim to improve education quality, protection measures, and community involvement. This ensures every child can safely access digital opportunities equitably.

Additionally, both sides acknowledged the necessity of integrating climate and environmental issues into child-focused programmes. They recognised that the climate crisis is fundamentally a child rights issue. Empowering children and youth to participate in environmental solutions is seen as an investment in a sustainable future for upcoming generations.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue coordination efforts and explore new partnership opportunities. Areas of focus include artificial intelligence for development, climate change impacts on childhood, social policy advancements, and future skills development for youth. These initiatives aim to reinforce the UAE’s role as a key partner in shaping a fairer and more sustainable future.

Both parties are committed to ensuring that their collaborative efforts contribute significantly towards achieving these goals. They believe that by working together, they can create impactful changes that benefit both children and mothers across the region.

With inputs from WAM