2024-01-19 10:31:24
Cairo: Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairwoman of the Big Heart Foundation, a prominent advocate for refugee children with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, affirmed that the reality of refugees today determines the future of humanity in the world, and said: “We want to alleviate the physical challenges.” “It is no longer enough to launch and implement humanitarian projects. The priority today is to ensure their continuity and further development to provide services worthy of the human being, his dignity, and his right to a safe and stable life.”
This came during a meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, with a delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, during which she was briefed on the UNHCR’s efforts to help refugees in Egypt and neighboring countries. The delegation included Dr. Hanan Hamdan, representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Refugees in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and a number of UNHCR representatives, in the presence of His Excellency Maryam Al Hammadi, Director General of the Big Heart Foundation.
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi said: “We are all affected by what is happening today in the Arab region, and the affliction of any Arab refugee is our affliction, and his dignity is the dignity of all of us, so we look forward to sustainable solutions that go beyond refugee crises and challenges,” indicating that she trusts the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and is keen to To follow up with her to reach the refugees’ priorities and needs.
Sheikha Jawaher added: “The fate of refugees can no longer remain only a humanitarian responsibility, but rather – in light of the conflicts and wars taking place in the region and the world – it must be a top priority on the list of global development strategies, as we cannot move forward a step without Providing sustainable solutions for a decent life for refugees, granting them the right to self-determination, and striving to stop the causes of asylum.”
She continued: “The position on refugees is a test of the humanity of people in the world, and a test of the noble values rooted in their awareness and authentic culture, and working to give them the necessities of living and opportunities to feel safe and stable is not the responsibility of humanitarian institutions – as some believe – but rather it is a duty before which everyone who has the ability is equal.” To assist and provide assistance, starting from individuals to official and governmental institutions, all the way to the international community.”
Sheikha Jawaher considered that charitable work and humanitarian support is the only work that does not accept the description of “late”, as it affects and benefits at any time, whether at the time of the crisis or after it, and that its value goes beyond the target groups and extends to every individual and human being on this earth, explaining: “When we make We make efforts in giving and doing good. We do not only benefit the needy, the refugees, or the sick, but we also provide role models for our children and communities, encourage more work, and raise the noble values in our humanity. Today, more than ever, we need our humanity, especially… In front of what we are witnessing in the countries of our Arab brothers and our brothers in the region.”
On the sidelines of the visit, Her Highness met with a number of refugee university students in Egypt from Sudan, Iraq, Yemen and Eritrea, and learned about their conditions and the challenges they face, stressing her commitment to standing by their side and providing solutions to facilitate their access to job opportunities after completing their studies, and facilitating their integration into the labor market in accordance with the laws. And the regulations in force in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Her Highness listened to a report on the reality of Sudanese refugees in Egypt and the countries to which they have taken refuge, where the delegation of the High Commissioner for Refugees presented a review of their needs and the challenges they face. The delegation stressed that providing education for children and youth is a priority and a demand for Sudanese refugees in the countries to which they have migrated, pointing out This demand comes at a time when refugees lack safe shelter.
In turn, Dr. Hanan Hamdan praised the humanitarian efforts led by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, and their impact on the reality of refugees in the region and the world, and pointed out that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was able to help more than a million refugees through the support it received over the past years from the Big Heart Foundation, Explaining that the efforts of Sharjah and Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi are an inspiring international model in humanitarian work.
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