Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Participates in International Event to Promote Children’s Rights in Malaysia

The Chargé d’Affaires a.i., of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur, Counsellor Ahmed Ghanim Abdul Jabbar, participated in the conference organized by the Malaysian Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development entitled “Malaysia’s Journey in the Convention on the Rights of the Child”, held on 22 May 2026 at the Ministry’s headquarters in the administrative capital, Putrajaya.

The conference was attended by the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Nancy Shukri, in addition to a number of Heads of accredited diplomatic missions, representatives of international organizations, and experts concerned with children’s rights.

The conference reviewed Malaysia’s journey and commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child since its accession more than three decades ago. The programme included a visual presentation and opening remarks, followed by official interventions highlighting key achievements in the fields of maternal and child healthcare, education, and family protection systems, as well as discussions on emerging challenges, particularly in light of the growing digital risks targeting children.

The event also witnessed the launch of several initiatives related to the promotion of children’s rights. Ms. Yasmine Sherif, Malaysia’s candidate for membership of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for the term 2027–2031, delivered concluding remarks emphasizing the importance of coordinated international efforts in addressing common challenges in this field.

The organization of this conference follows Malaysia’s presentation of its periodic report before the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva earlier this year, during which the country received international recognition for the progress achieved in this area. This reflects Malaysia’s continued commitment to integrating children’s rights into the priorities of its developmental policies, in line with the vision of Malaysia MADANI, which is founded on promoting social justice and inclusive development.