UAE confirms Coalition's commitment on protecting Yemeni children

Government Sends Letter to SC Warns UN of Houthi Threats to International Civil Aviation

The government has warned of a serious threat to the safety and security of international civil aviation over the southern Red Sea, following the reported use by the Houthi militia of Iranian-origin weapons launched from areas under its control in Hodeidah toward international air routes.

Second Day of International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization Kicks Off in Tashkent

The second day of the International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries” commenced today, Wednesday, at the Center for Islamic Civilization in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.

Gold Rises Over 1 Percent

Gold prices rose more than one percent today, Thursday, as investors digested the U.S. interest rate hike and hints of further monetary tightening, while the rally in oil prices came to a halt.

Al Nassr Beat Al Fateh 3-0 in Saudi Football League

Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 in the opening round of the Saudi Pro League, known as the Roshn Saudi League.

Last Update: ، 2026/09/30 Time 10:30:29
Latest News:

Ambassador Mojawwar: Red Sea Security, Stability Depend on Restoring Yemen’s State Institutions and ..

State Minister, WHO Discuss Health Response for Displaced People

Foreign Minister Discusses Yemen Developments, Bilateral Cooperation with Turkish Envoy

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Full Support for Yemeni Government to Restore State Authority

Denmark’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Yemen’s Foreign Minister

UAE confirms Coalition's commitment on protecting Yemeni children

[10/07/2018 08:13]

NEW YORK-SABA
The State of Emirate has confirmed firm commitment of the Saudi-led Coalition on shouldering responsibility on protecting all civilians, especially children in Yemen and proceeding with its efforts aiming at alleviating effects of conflict on them in coordination with the UN and international organizations.

The UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations Lana Zakireviewed efforts of the Saudi-led Coalition to achieve this end in a release issued during holding the open discussion session held by the UN Security Council on Tuesday entitled "Protecting Children Today Bans Future Conflicts."

The release included coordination with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba and establishing a specialized unit for protecting children in the region.

According to the UAE news agency, the UAE diplomat pointed to positive results accomplished by the coalition's for enhancing measures for protecting children in Yemen, including re-integrating children recruited by Houthis in their societies.

She expressed denounce of the UAE to all violations of the Humanitarian International Law by Houthis, who recruit children as soldiers, taking them as human shields and using them to plant ground mines.