Dr. Zakira Hekmat Attends Global NGO Consultation Meeting of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Geneva - The Global NGO Consultation Meeting of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), held in Geneva from June 11-13, 2024, was a significant event bringing together NGO representatives from around the world. Dr. Zakira Hekmat, President of the Afghan Refugees Solidarity Association (ARSA), shared her insights on various issues with the participants.

In her speeches at the meeting, Hekmat drew attention to critical issues such as women's empowerment, employment, and education. She reminded the international community of its responsibility towards migration and emphasized the importance of burden and responsibility sharing among countries and the need for more support in this regard. Touching upon the issue of women's empowerment, Hekmat particularly voiced the challenges faced by refugee women and highlighted the importance of increasing efforts in this area.

The Geneva meeting provided an important platform for strengthening global cooperation on humanitarian aid and developing effective solutions. Dr. Zakira Hekmat's strong and impactful speeches contributed to raising awareness in this area and encouraging concrete steps.