Al Attiyah made these remarks during her opening speech at the 2025 Annual Conference of GANHRI, held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.

The conference focused on the role of national institutions in promoting the human rights of women and girls and was attended by notable figures, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Jörg Lauber, as well as regional network leaders and experts in the field.

She pointed out that despite progress, women and girls continue to face systemic discrimination, violence, and inequality worldwide. Gender-based violence remains widespread, and many women are still underrepresented in political leadership. Millions of girls are also deprived of their fundamental rights to education, healthcare, and equal opportunities. She emphasized that, despite these challenges, national human rights institutions play a crucial role in addressing these issues and supporting their societies in overcoming emerging barriers.

Al Attiyah outlined the contributions of national human rights institutions, including advising governments on legal reforms, collaborating with communities, promoting awareness, collecting data, and offering recommendations. She also referenced key declarations such as the Amman and Kathmandu Declarations, which provide guidance for national institutions in advancing gender equality.

She reiterated the importance of national human rights institutions in bridging the gap between states, communities, and international systems, ensuring that human rights laws translate into tangible outcomes for all individuals.

Al Attiyah underscored the role of these institutions in safeguarding the rights of women and girls, which are enshrined in international treaties and declarations.

Reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325, Chairperson GANHRI called for renewed commitment to the empowerment of women and their active participation in peacebuilding and leadership roles. She urged greater involvement of women in decision-making processes, particularly in the context of global peace and security challenges