Kanem Says She Will Convey Real Image about the Syrians’ Suffering to UN

 DAMASCUS, (ST)- Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Natalia Kanem has stressed that her visit to Syria aimed at supporting the fund’s activities and various programs and to confirm commitment to responding to the needs of Syrian citizens particularly women and female teenagers through partnership with the rest of UN organizations as well as local and international institutions.

In a press conference concluding her 4-day visit, Kanem said she knew and felt the suffering of the Syrians in many areas, affirming that she will “convey the real image of this suffering to the United Nations in order not to leave Syria and its people, particularly women, alone.” 

 She noted the importance of cooperation in disseminating awareness about family planning, about issues relating to youths and to enhancing their skills and about confronting gender-based violence.

On his part, Representative of the UN Population Fund in Syria Masimo Diyana stressed the importance of work to support women and small girls and to consolidate their abilities so the fund can respond to their needs.

Hamda Mustafa