According to qatar news agency:irst session serves as the latest indicator of this growing presence. In June, the Committee elected Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York, Abdulaziz Fadhalah Al Sulaiti, as Rapporteur for the Committee, the proceedings of whose new session are set to begin in October.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the election of the State of Qatar reflects international recognition of its standing and active role in the work of UN committees, as well as global appreciation for Qatari national expertise and its active, constructive contributions in international forums.
Qatar's presence extends to the human rights system, where its candidate, Dr. Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad, was re-elected to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for the 2026-2030 term, having secured the support of 163 States parties to the Convention during elections held at the United Nations headquarters in New York in June 2025. The committee monitors the implementation by States parties of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The renewal of Qatar's membership represents an extension of its participation in international mechanisms concerned with human rights and combating discrimination.
This presence is also evident in active participation in the work of the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms. In June 2026, the State of Qatar participated in a high-level discussion marking the 20th anniversary of the council's establishment, emphasizing the importance of enhancing its effectiveness, credibility, and preventive role, as well as linking human rights to development, peace, and security. It also took part in the council's discussions on violence against women and girls, affirming its rejection of all forms of violence and the importance of strengthening legal and institutional frameworks for protection and empowerment.
In August 2026, the State of Qatar participated in the interactive dialogue with the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to discuss its combined periodic reports, with the participation of a national delegation comprising representatives from various ministries and relevant entities.
The State of Qatar was unanimously elected to membership in a number of United Nations institutions, including the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice of the Economic and Social Council, and the boards of directors of the United Nations Development Program, the United Nations Population Fund, and the United Nations Office for Project Services, within the framework of memberships that reflect the broad scope of Qatari participation in the United Nations system.
These memberships are significant given the roles played by UN committees and councils in formulating international policies and standards, adopting resolutions, and monitoring program implementation. This affords Qatari professionals greater scope to participate in discussing and shaping a number of priority issues on the international stage.
The diversity of these venues reflects the multifaceted nature of Qatari foreign policy, which combines diplomacy, mediation, multilateral action, and institutional engagement, alongside contributions to humanitarian, developmental, and legal issues.
In this context, the State of Qatar affirmed, during a high-level discussion at the Security Council in June 2026, that mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes constitute a cornerstone of its foreign policy, and expressed its readiness to work with the Security Council and international partners to foster dialogue and mediation and achieve sustainable peace.
Qatar's role in counter-terrorism is also prominent, as Qatar affirmed before the General Assembly in July 2026 its commitment to the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its four pillars, as well as the importance of addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, including conflicts, hate speech, and human rights violations.
This presence complements Doha's hosting of various United Nations offices and agencies, including those of UNICEF, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, thereby reinforcing Doha's status as a platform for international dialogue and cooperation on humanitarian, developmental, and security issues.
In the context of supporting multilateral action, Doha hosted a meeting of the Council of Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly in December 2025, attended by 13 former General Assembly presidents, which culminated in the issuance of the "Doha Declaration." This declaration addressed the challenges facing multilateral action and emphasized the need to strengthen and reform the United Nations to enable it to deal more effectively with international crises, prior to the declaration's official submission to the UN Secretary-General in February 2026.
Thus, the extensive Qatari presence in UN committees, bodies, and councils reflects a shift in participation, moving beyond mere representation in international forums to substantive institutional contribution to the work of the UN system. This enhances the State of Qatar's capacity to help shape consensus, support multilateral action, and engage with priority international issues.