Oman at UNICEF Executive Board meeting
The Sultanate of Oman participated in the first regular session of 2025 of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) at the organisation's headquarters in New York.
The session discussed key topics, including performance reports on UNICEF programmes, an assessment of the impact of projects aimed at supporting children worldwide, and a review of future action plans to strengthen child rights protection amid current global challenges.
Omar Said Omar Alkathiri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in New York, praised UNICEF’s efforts in a statement delivered during the opening session. He highlighted Oman’s ongoing commitment to develop legislation and policies that support children's rights in line with Oman Vision 2040, in cooperation with international organisations, to ensure a better future for children.
Oman also delivered a joint statement on UNICEF’s humanitarian work, presented by First Secretary Maysaa Al Shabli, a member of the Permanent Mission.
The statement reaffirmed Oman’s position on the need to intensify international humanitarian efforts to provide urgent assistance, ensuring Palestinian children enjoy their legitimate rights.
During the Executive Board’s review of UNICEF’s disability inclusion policy and strategy (2022-2030), Shunona Alhabsi, Oman’s representative to the Board, emphasised the importance of supporting and empowering children with disabilities and integrating them into society. She highlighted Oman’s initiatives to foster an inclusive and equitable environment that enhances their participation.
The strategic partnership between the Omani government and UNICEF serves as a unique model for advancing the agenda of child rights and welfare. It aligns with national legislation on childcare and the priorities of Oman Vision 2040 to enhance children’s development and wellbeing.
This also reflects Oman’s commitment to international treaties and agreements supporting children’s rights in health, education, protection, and inclusion.
This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here