The Executive Council of the Arab Women Organization has launched a regional study workshop titled “The Impact of Wars and Armed Conflicts on Women and Girls in the Arab World” during a council meeting held in Tripoli. The session was chaired by Libya’s Minister of State for Women’s Affairs in the Government of National Unity, Houriya Al-Tarmal.
Al-Tarmal said Libya’s hosting of the meeting reflects the collective commitment of Arab states to advancing women’s issues and strengthening joint Arab action in response to the challenges posed by wars and armed conflicts. She stressed the importance of protecting and empowering women and girls, expanding their participation across social, economic, and political spheres, and ensuring their voices are included in decision-making processes.
The minister also called for the outcomes of the meeting and workshop to be translated into concrete, implementable programmes, emphasizing the need for stronger coordination among Arab member states as well as with regional and international organizations to achieve measurable impact on the lives of women and girls.
The meeting and workshop brought together representatives from ten Arab countries—Sudan, Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Palestine, and Morocco—and were attended by more than 250 participants, including senior officials, policymakers, and international figures, highlighting the regional importance of addressing the gendered impacts of conflict.
