UN75 Dialogue Session Hosted by Saudi Women Stories in Support of #UN75 Campaign

Saudi Women Stories hosted a UN75 dialogue, where over 20 people joined and discussed UN75 initiative, its goals, and importance of global citizenship. 

Saudi Women’s Stories is a storytelling and educational platform for women and youth in Saudi Arabia to tell their stories, show their diversity, present their interesting journeys to change and success.

During the event, the audience watched a video message from the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres talking about the initiative and the importance of the participating to shaping our future. They also watch other UN videos about the issues that concerns people around the world.

The dialogue served to hear the crucial voices of young people on the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the challenges to achieve this vision and how global cooperation, namely the UN, might help manage such challenges, with focus on their priorities for Saudi Arabia. 

Participants also discussed what issues concern them the most and how they picture our future in 2045. Consequently, They pledged to be positive change makers in their communities.

SWS Founder Ms. Sheikha Aldosary discussed how Saudi Arabia has always been a supporter of the UN and how the kingdom is working towards realizing the SDG goals.  

This occasion was hosted by Saudi Women Stories, following the launch of the UN75 dialogues by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, in January 2020; the start of the UN’s 75th anniversary. The Secretary-General launched the dialogues with a vision to spark conversations in all settings, by discussing our priorities as a human family and how we can build a better future for all, to ultimately emerge from the pandemic stronger and better equipped to work together.

In order to reach as many people as possible, the UN has built partnerships with youth, civil society, business and media organisations, to create a one-minute survey that is both quick and easy to complete.

Your voice must be heard during this critical time for the world. Your views, concerns and ideas will be presented to world leaders and senior UN officials at the official commemoration of the 75th Anniversary by the UN General Assembly in September 2020. Groups around the world will then discuss how best to action the priorities and proposals generated.

Let us make the voices of Saudis be heard!