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At the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Iraq defended its efforts against gender-based violence despite ongoing challenges, while France acknowledged its domestic violence issues and faced criticism over discrimination. The session intensified as Afghanistan and Syria accused the USA of worsening conflicts, claiming its involvement has contributed to issues like the rise of ISIS. The discussions concluded with responses from delegates from India, the UK, and the US addressing these critiques.

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At the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Iraq defended its efforts against gender-based violence despite ongoing challenges, while France acknowledged its domestic violence issues and faced criticism over discrimination. The session intensified as Afghanistan and Syria accused the USA of worsening conflicts, claiming its involvement has contributed to issues like the rise of ISIS. The discussions concluded with responses from delegates from India, the UK, and the US addressing these critiques.

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Saira Sam, Gulf News

UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)

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(The delegate of France tried to defend the delegate of USA from Syria and Afghanistan)

(The International Press Corps at the UNCSW)


USA Becomes Scapegoat Amid Heated Debates at UNCSW
At the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), the Gulf News delegate posed a
critical question to Iraq: "How does Iraq reconcile its public commitments to gender equality
with ongoing violence against women, including honor killings and domestic abuse?"

In response, Iraq’s delegate defended the country’s progress, noting, "Iraq has initiated
numerous efforts to combat gender-based violence. We were one of the first Middle Eastern
countries to adopt a National Action Plan under UN Security Council Resolution 1325."
However, the delegate admitted that societal and economic barriers have slowed down change.

France’s delegate acknowledged the nation’s own issues with domestic violence, stating,
"France is implementing education reforms and passing new laws to protect women." When
questioned about discrimination against marginalized women, including Black, Muslim, and
working-class women, the French delegate emphasized the country's commitment to liberty
but faced pushback regarding claims of Islamophobia, which were linked to national security
concerns.

The session grew more intense when Afghanistan and Syria criticized the United States for
exacerbating conflicts. Afghanistan’s delegate argued, "The situation in our country is a result
of the Taliban, but also due to the USA’s involvement in funding the Taliban." Syria’s
representative added, "The USA is the real source of many of the world's issues, including the
rise of ISIS." These accusations sparked applause from several delegates.

The session concluded with an exchange of perspectives, as delegates from India, the UK, and
the US along with the supporting countries responded to the critiques.

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