New York, Sep. 23 (BNA): Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan issued an urgent call to draw attention to the devastating impact of wars and conflicts on women and girls, noting that those who suffer the most often receive the least global attention.

According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Queen Rania delivered her remarks at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday during the High-Level Meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held as part of the UN General Assembly Week to commemorate the 1995 adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

The Queen urged the United Nations to take "decisive action" against those who violate international humanitarian law, stressing that "women’s rights cannot be viewed through the lens of political interests."

She also criticised the unequal progress of women worldwide and gaps in international support, stating that "the world is failing generations of women by failing to stop those who commit violence with impunity," and affirming that "no one can claim to stand for women while standing on the sidelines."

The meeting was convened by President of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock under the theme "Recommitting to, resourcing, and accelerating the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action," adopted by 189 governments 30 years ago. Statements were delivered by UN member states, UN agencies and relevant intergovernmental organisations.

M.I, A.J