Protecting human rights among Qatar’s top priorities: Official

The day is observed every year on December 10 — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

The State of Qatar, represented by the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, celebrated Human Rights Day on the eve  of the day on Thursday, December 9. 

The day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Speaking at a ceremony, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi noted what Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly at the 74th session.

It reiterates Qatar’s commitment to protect human rights, and its adoption of a firm policy to protect and promote human rights, based on Arab and Islamic values.

The Secretary  General said Qatar’s celebration of Human Rights Day comes under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

He stressed that promoting and protecting human rights represents a strategic choice for Qatar, and forms the backbone of the comprehensive reform policy pursued by the country. 

He added that this was emphasised in the Qatar National Vision 2030, which was detailed in the first national development strategy 2011-2016 and the second national development strategy 2018-2022, which included important issues of human rights in the fields of education, health, environment, rights of expatriate workers, women’s empowerment, rights of children and people with disabilities as well as the elderly.

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the increasing attention to the issue of promoting and protecting human rights was reflected in the State’s accession to seven of the basic human rights conventions.

For his part, Director of Department of Human Rights Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud said that the day’s celebration comes as a reminder of the importance of empowering the weakest segments. 

He stressed that the State of Qatar’s belief in human rights stems from the Islamic and Arabic culturel.He said in Qatar human rights were not limited to one aspect, but extend to education, health, security, safety, infrastructure, environment, hygiene, work, parks, gardens, roads, stadiums, public libraries and other rights.

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