Monaco contributes to work of Third Committee on issues relating to the advancement of women

On 6 October 2022, Alyson Calem-Sangiorgio, Third Secretary at Monaco’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, spoke at the session of the Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues, which addresses the rights of vulnerable groups.

After reiterating the importance that Monaco attaches to protecting women’s rights, and especially to efforts to prevent violence against women, Ms Calem-Sangiorgio noted the actions that the Prince’s Government is taking to combat sexual abuse, domestic violence and cyber bullying. She also noted the recent study by Monaco Statistics on the gender pay gap in Monaco, before highlighting the campaign being led by the Women’s Rights Committee for equality in corporate governance.

Finally, she emphasised the need for all girls to have access to education, an issue which is a priority for Monaco’s Official Development Assistance, noting in particular the situation of young women in Afghanistan.