New York: Oman at UNICEF Executive Board session

The Sultanate of Oman took part in the annual session of the Executive Board of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The session ends on June 13, 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York.

In its opening statement, Oman affirmed the strength of its existing cooperation and partnership with UNICEF.

The speech highlighted national efforts to promote children's rights and underscored Oman’s strong commitment to protect children's rights and make childcare a core component of its national policies. It also lauded the vital role undertaken by UNICEF at all levels, notably in crisis circumstances.

Oman also contributed to the preparation of a joint statement on behalf of 30 countries under the humanitarian action item that voices deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation of children in the Gaza Strip.

The statement calls for immediate and comprehensive protection for the Palestinian children and demands unhindered access to humanitarian aid.

Oman also presented a statement under the item on protecting children from exploitation and abuse in which it praised UNICEF's efforts in this regard.