On the sidelines of the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, HE Minister of Social Development and Family Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Minister of Social Solidarity in the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Maya Morsi. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the fields of social affairs and family, and ways to enhance and develop them, in addition to joint international initiatives, especially with regard to enhancing the roles of persons with disabilities and women, and other topics of common interest. HE the Minister of Social Development and Family also discussed with HE Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif, the cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Commission in the field of developing and improving services provided to persons with disabilities and ways to enhance them through means of technical, skill and economic empowerment. In this context, the Deputy High Commis sioner for Human Rights expressed her appreciation and support for the efforts of the State of Qatar to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and support their development roles, in addition to the efforts and initiatives of the State of Qatar in the field of protecting women in conflict areas and enhancing their participation in all aspects of life. In a related context, HE Minister of Social Development and Family Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated on the sidelines of the event in the opening of an accompanying exhibition on the State of Qatar's journey in promoting human rights and protecting and respecting the family at the national, regional and international levels. The exhibition highlights the roles of the Ministry of Social Development and Family, which focuses in its various efforts and initiatives on empowering different groups in society, including children, youth, women, the elderly and people with disabilities. Source: Qatar News Agency
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