NHRC highlights youth role in advancing human rights

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting human rights among younger generations, as the country marked Qatar Human Rights Day wit...

MoEHE Undersecretary Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi and NHRC Secretary-General Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali with other officials during an event to mark Qatar Human Rights Day.

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting human rights among younger generations, as the country marked Qatar Human Rights Day with a focus on youth empowerment, education and institutional partnerships, coinciding with the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC).

The NHRC celebrated Qatar Human Rights Day yesterday, highlighting the role of young people as key partners in promoting and protecting human rights and shaping the country’s future.

Held under the theme “Youth and Human Rights: A Partnership for the Future”, the event brought together officials from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour, Qatar University, Community College of Qatar, UN officials and representatives of various educational and human rights institutions.

Speaking at the event, NHRC Secretary-General Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali said this year’s theme reflects the committee’s vision of placing young people at the forefront of its priorities, not only as beneficiaries of human rights protection but also as essential partners in building the future and promoting justice and human dignity.

He said empowering young people and enhancing their role are rooted in the committee’s commitment to relevant international conventions, the Permanent Constitution of Qatar, the values of society and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, which places human and social development at the centre of sustainable development.

Al Jamali highlighted the committee’s strategic plan for 2024-2030 and its partnership with Qatar University, particularly in organising a research competition on “The Impact of Drugs on Society: Challenges and Solutions from a Human Rights Perspective”.

Al Jamali also highlighted several legislative and…

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