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H.E. AL-MAHMOUD REVIEWS HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN QATAR.

February 9, 2010

Geneva, February 08 (QNA) –  H.E. the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs  Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud here on Monday reviewed before the Working Group on Human Rights Council  the  human rights situation  in the State of  Qatar in all fields. 

H.E the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in his speech underlined the importance attached by the State of Qatar to the promotion and protection of human rights as a strategic choice. 

The human rights issue constitutes the backbone of the comprehensive reform policy / constitutional, economic, social, and cultural / pursued by state since His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani assumed the rule in the State. 

H.E. the Minister said this has been emphasized in the comprehensive vision of development (Qatar National Vision 2030), which has been approved by the Emiri decision No.  (44) of 2008, which involved the major topics affecting the core issues of human rights in the fields of education, health, the environment and the rights of migrant workers and women empowerment and the Child rights.

H.E the Minister said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for leading the process of preparing the national report with the participation of relevant ministries and with the assistance of civil society.

In this regard, H.E. the Minister noted that the report was the result of a broad consultative process and as a result of coordination and cooperation and expanded partnership with all groups and segments of society and other stakeholders…

According to the criteria and the basis of the review and its objectives and principles set by the Human Rights Council and the State developed an action plan to prepare a national report included the formation of a national committee by  a Cabinet decision on February 11, 2009 under the chairmanship of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and the membership of the Foreign Ministry, the Interior  Ministry,  and the Labor Ministry,  the Justice Ministry, the Advisory (Shura) Council and the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, and the Supreme Education Council (SEC),  the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and the Qatar Foundation to combat trafficking in human beings and the Qatar Foundation for the protection of children and women. 

 Following is the full text of speech of H.E.the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Abdullah al Mahmoud at the Meeting of the Working Group on Human Rights in Geneva:

At the outset, and on behalf of my country s Delegation, I would like to express our pleasure in meeting with the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism in the context of the first universal review of the State of Qatar. During this review, we will highlight the human rights situation in Qatar as well as the challenges it faces. 

I would also like to express Qatar s appreciation of the Working Group s important role in helping States to improve, strengthen and promote their commitments under International Human Rights Law. In this regard, we stress the State of Qatar s full support to – and collaboration with – the Working Group and fully confirm Qatar s respect for the Universal Periodic Review Mechanism. We highly appreciate this interactive dialogue which is carried out in an objective, transparent and non-selective manner, and which is based on a constructive approach that avoids confrontation and politicization. Qatar sees the UPR process not as an end in itself but rather as an important means to fulfill our human rights obligations at the national level.
 
Mr. President, 

The State of Qatar has always seriously assumed its human rights obligations. Our participation in this review process represents the most recent effort in our constant determination to improve the human rights situation in Qatar. Since no state has a completely bright human right record, we seek today to share our constructive experiences with other States and to learn from them what relates to our challenges and those of the world around us.

 Our national experience in preparing for the review was fruitful and led to an active dialogue on human rights both with governmental bodies and the civil society. Indeed, the preparatory process for the UPR has helped us create growing awareness on the issue of human rights promotion and protection. 

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar is responsible for directing the preparation of the report. Civil society has helped us in identifying the topics covered by the report and in highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the coverage in the draft report and in completing some of the gaps in it. I will not repeat here the procedures already mentioned in the report before you, but it is worth indicating that the infrastructure, institutional mechanisms and human resources that we have highlighted in the report constitute the framework within which we will build our plans and programs in the future. 

Mr. President,

The report before you is the result of a broad consultative process, coordination, cooperation and expanded partnership with all categories and sections of the society as well as with related stakeholders. The State of Qatar drew up a plan of action for the preparation of the national report which was based on the criteria and foundation of the review and on its objectives and principles as set down by the Human Rights Council. This plan of action included the setting up of a National Committee by decision of the distinguished Council of Ministers dated 11 February 2009. This Committee is under my chairmanship in my capacity as both Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and member of the Council of Ministers and its membership is composed of representatives of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Interior, the Labor Ministry, the Ministry of Justice, the Shura Council, the Supreme Council of Health, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, the Supreme Education Council, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the Qatar Foundation to Combat Human Trafficking and the Qatari Foundation for Child and Woman Protection.

Mr. President,  

The issue of promotion and protection of human rights is a strategic choice for the State of Qatar as it constitutes the backbone of the comprehensive reform policy (constitutional, economic, social and cultural) adopted by the State of Qatar since His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani took over the reigns of power in the country. This was emphasized in the comprehensive development vision (Qatar National Vision 2030) which was approved by Emiri Decision (44) of 2008 and which included important topics relating to key human rights issues in the areas of education, health, environment, rights of expatriate workers, women’s empowerment, the rights of the child, the elderly and the disabled. 

Qatar‘s efforts to protect human rights are based on its permanent Constitution. This Constitution embodies the main principles steering Qatar s policy, including the emphasis on the principles of separation of powers, the rule of law, the independence of the Judiciary, and the guarantee of fundamental rights and freedoms. Since the coming of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani to power and the adoption of a comprehensive reform policy, His Highness sought to place human rights at the heart of the constitutional, political, economic, social and cultural reforms. This interest has been reflected in the development and strengthening of human rights infrastructure at the legislative and institutional levels.
 
Accordingly, Qatar s Constitution devotes its third Chapter (Articles 34-58) to fundamental rights and freedoms. Indeed, it has embraced the principles of complementarity, interdependence and indivisibility, and thus guarantees the economic, social, cultural, civil, political and collective rights such as the right to development. The Constitution emphasizes that these rights should not be restricted or diminished on the pretext of regulating or amending them. Accordingly, Article (146) stipulates that human rights provisions and public freedoms may not be amended except where the objective is to provide more guarantees to citizens. In this regard, fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution have been promoted through the issuance of a set of national laws, for example: the Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Labor Code, the Associations and Private Institutions Law, the Law on Public Prosecution and the Judicial Authority Act. 

 In the context of promoting and strengthening the legislative structure of human rights, Qatar ratified and acceded to several human rights conventions both at the international and regional levels. According to Article 6 of the Constitution, the State respects international charters and covenants and shall implement all international conventions, charters and covenants in which it is a party. Furthermore, Article 78 of the Constitution grants the treaty or convention the act of law after its ratification and publication in the Official Gazette.The challenge that we have confronted over the years is how to transform these constitutional provisions into a general culture on promoting and ensuring human rights in all spheres of life. We have taken steps that we believe to be important and effective, but we must continue the effort in other vital fields. In this context, we greatly depend on our cooperation and dialogue with various human rights mechanisms, monitoring committees and the Human Rights Council. 

Mr. President, 

 The manifestation of interest in human rights is not only limited to the legislative area but includes institutional and strategic building as well as policies and programs which seek to translate the legislative protection of human rights into a tangible reality. Several institutions concerned with the promotion and protection of human rights   in their universal and indivisible concept – were established at the governmental and non governmental levels. This matter has been dealt with in detail in the report before you. In this respect, we would like to make reference to the setting up of the National Human Rights Committee as an independent institution concerned with the promotion and protection of human rights according to the Paris Principles, ensuring that its composition reflects various views. It is worth mentioning in this regard that the National Committee was recognized by the International Coordinating Committee and that the Government pays due attention to the recommendations of the Committee and implements them. Moreover, the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue was established as a result of recommendations of the Fifth Doha Interfaith Conference held in May 2007.

The Center aims at spreading and promoting the culture of dialogue and peaceful coexistence. In addition, the Arab Democracy Foundation, which is the first of its kind in the Arab World, was established in 2007 and aims at encouraging the region to strengthen the culture of democracy. Also, in the context of the role of the media as an essential component of the State s orientations, His Highness the Emir issued an Emiri Decision approving the establishment of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom as a private institution of public utility. 

The principles of freedom, credibility, independence, responsibility and transparency are the strategic foundations upon which were defined the objectives of the Center, as exemplified by the protection of the media system in accordance with international standards. 

Mr. President,  

Concerning the promotion and protection of human rights in the area of education and health, allow me to briefly review some of the achievements accomplished by Qatar in this respect. With regard to the right to education, Article 25 of the Qatari Constitution stipulates that "Education is one of the basic pillars of social progress. The State shall ensure, foster and endeavor to spread it". Likewise, Article 49 stipulates that "All citizens have the right to education, and the State endeavors to make general education compulsory in accordance with the State s applicable laws and regulations". Education was therefore made compulsory and free of charge under Decree 25 of 2001.

And as a member of UNESCO, the State of Qatar abides by all the Organization s decisions and recommendations, including those relating to Education For All and its six objectives. To that effect, the national plan was developed in 2003 to provide education for all and an evaluation of progress made was carried out in 2007. Moreover, Qatar is keen to promote Inclusive Education which includes all learners without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion or other grounds. Indeed, Qatar has endeavored since the fifties of the last century to modernize its educational and pedagogical systems and to expand the coverage of educational needs of generations of Qataris and residents, whether males or females. 

The Supreme Education Council was established in 2002 as the highest authority responsible for drawing up education policy in the country. Emiri Decision 14 of 2009 was then issued, organizing the Supreme Education Council in the context of the procedures aiming at implementing the Qatar National Vision 2030. In its capacity as the highest competent authority, the Council aims at improving the level of education to meet the State’s needs for qualified human resources in various fields, so that young people can fulfill their ambitions and contribute to developing their society and the State s economy. The Council is implementing an initiative to develop public education under the slogan: "Education for a New Era". The essence of this initiative consists in establishing autonomous schools funded by the Government, which are called: "Independent Schools". It is based on four principles: autonomy, accountability, diversity and choice.

It is also worth mentioning that the expenditure on education increased from 19,6% in 2005 to 21% in 2008 (3,3% of gross domestic product). Similarly, the State of Qatar has adopted a pioneering policy to encourage scientific research, as exemplified by the allocation of 2,8% of GDP to research, and the establishment of the Qatar National Research Fund in 2006. In order to ensure the continuity of expenditure on education and to meet the related requirements, an endowment fund for education expenditure was set up from part of the investment in Qatar s gas wealth. Moreover, Qatar is very much interested in the process of incorporating human rights into school curricula and in teaching human rights concepts and principles at both general and higher education levels.

  In the context of promoting and protecting the right to health, Qatari laws and legislations guarantee the right to access to medical care services without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, belief, language, age or disability. 

 Therefore, Emiri Decision No (13) of 2009 was issued to establish the Supreme Council of Health headed by His Highness, the Heir Apparent, and under the direct guidance of His Highness the Emir. The Council designs health policies and strategies and adopts development and scientific research plans.

 The health care sector falls within the priorities of economic and social development. Therefore, Qatar has always endeavored   and still continues – to provide various basic and necessary health services for different social sections, especially the most vulnerable to diseases such as children. The health care system in Qatar has accomplished numerous achievements in terms of providing various health services which contributed to improving the health situation of the population, particularly those related to reducing mortality rates of children under the age of five, as well as the mortality rate of infants under the age of one which has witnessed in turn a similar decrease in recent decades.   

In the Context of Qatar s policy of openness as exemplified by the hosting of international conferences on issues such as, development, democracy, human rights and the promotion of culture of peace, Qatar recently hosted the "Third Anti-Corruption Conference" in Doha from 9 to 12 November 2009, and the "Sixth Global Forum on Combating Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity" from 7   8 November in Doha. In addition, Qatar annually hosts the "Doha Forum on Democracy, Development, and Free Trade", the "Doha Conference on Interfaith Dialogue" the "US Islamic World Forum". It also previously hosted the "Second International Summit for Financing and Development", the "Sixth International Conference on New or Restored Democracies", the "High Level Group Meeting for the Alliance of Civilizations", the "Second Conference on National Human Rights Institutions in the Arab World" and the "Second Forum on Democracy and Political Reform in the Arab World". 

 The State of Qatar is a party to several core human rights treaties and is currently considering the possibility of acceding to remainder ones. 

 One of the most important legislative principles in the State of Qatar lies in the fact that any ratification or accession to international conventions is only carried out once we make sure that all legislations are compatible with the provisions of the new convention. For this reason, the State of Qatar expresses sometimes slight reservations on some conventions in which it becomes a party. 

We, in the State of Qatar, are committed to the principle of unity and integrity of a treaty. We therefore seek to strike a reasonable balance between our conviction in the universality of human rights and the need to take into account considerations related to history, culture and social values.

 Qatar s positive interaction with International Human Rights Mechanisms stems from the principles enshrined in the Qatari Constitution, the first of which is the State’s commitment to respect international charters and covenants and to implement all international conventions and charters in which it is a party. Consequently, this commitment resulted in the submission by the State of Qatar of its periodic reports to the various monitoring mechanisms. We, in the State of Qatar, strive to respect the timeframe set by the monitoring committees in order to comply with their report submission requirements. The State of Qatar made valuable contributions to promote and protect human rights at the international level. Qatar has also played a pioneering role for the adoption of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

In the context of the contributing efforts made towards capacity-building at the international level, the endeavors of both Qatar and the OHCHR were crystallized through the establishment of the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Center for South-West Asia and the Arab Region under United Nations General Assembly Resolution 153 at its 60th Session. The Center aims, through training, information, documentation, studies and exchange of expertise, to promote human rights by means of cooperation with governments on the development of policies to strengthen these principles. The related Headquarters Agreement was signed between the State of Qatar and the OHCHR in December 2008 and I inaugurated the Center in May 2009 in the presence of H.E. Ms. Navi Pillay, the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Center is expected to contribute in meeting the needs of the geographical region it covers in terms of training, as well as developing and building capacities. 

 It is worth mentioning here that in recent years Qatar has adopted a strategic policy on general reservations with the purpose of reviewing them. According to this strategy, Qatar withdrew its general reservation to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Qatar also carried out its partial withdrawal on its general reservation on the Convention on the Rights of the Child with regard to any provisions inconsistent with Islamic law, so as to apply only to Articles 2 and 14 of the Convention. The competent authorities in Qatar are also considering the possibility of withdrawing their general reservation on the Convention against Torture and replacing it with a partial reservation. In addition, the State of Qatar undertook to completely abandon the general reservation approach when it joined the Convention against All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) thus restricting its reservations to certain specific items and presenting their justifications.  

In the context of the State s respect for special procedures, the State of Qatar accepted the request made by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially children and women, to pay a visit to the country. Consequently, the Special Rapporteur highly appreciated the level of transparency, openness, and cooperation shown by the Government of Qatar during her visit, and commended the fact that she was given permission to visit all the institutions and bodies according to her request. She also commended the positive developments achieved by Qatar at the legislative and institutional levels in combating the phenomenon of human trafficking. 

Mr. President, 

Although the State of Qatar has witnessed tangible developments at the legislative, institutional and awareness levels and despite the existence of political will and financial resources, the State of Qatar however faces temporary difficulties in promoting and protecting human rights in an ideal manner. Among these difficulties are the recentness of legislative and institutional developments, and the recentness of dealing with international human rights mechanisms. Moreover, the human resources  technical capacities still remain at the stage of construction and development. Qatar is therefore expected to benefit from the activities and programs of the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Center for South-West Asia and the Arab Region in Doha so as to overcome some of these difficulties. Also, our continuous cooperation with the Monitoring Committees and with this Human Rights Council s Working Group will greatly contribute in overcoming these difficulties. At the international level, Qatar believes in the importance of developmental partnership to assist in achieving sustainable economic development. We have established the Qatar Development Fund where human rights constitute the most important pillars of the international assistance we provide and of the development programs to be implemented by the Fund including in the fields of education and health. The State of Qatar, in its firm belief in the importance of peace and stability as the basis for the enjoyment of human rights, has strived and continues to strive as a mediator for the settlement of certain disputes. 
 
 In the context of promoting and strengthening the legislative structure for the promotion and protection of human rights, I am pleased to announce to the Working Group that the competent authorities in Qatar are considering a draft law on combating human trafficking and a draft law on domestic workers. Qatar is also considering the accession to the two international covenants (the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights). 

I would like to conclude my introductory statement by saying that human rights protection in Qatar is a daily ongoing process. It is a process concerned with raising awareness, changing discriminatory practices, removing obstacles and building new structures; a process undertaken with careful consideration and consciousness. 

We received a number of advance questions and thank the States for directing them to us. I hope to have answered most of them in this statement and we will provide more details on any remaining questions as part of our reply this morning. Likewise, we will do everything we can to answer the questions from the floor today. We, in the State of Qatar, are looking forward to working with other Member States to make headway towards our common goals and to contribute to the advancement of both the Working Group s work and to that of the Human Rights Council 

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meeting of the committee’s fifth session: Members renewed trust in Dr. Ali bin Samikh as Chairman unanimously » NHRC Statement No. (02/2019) on the smear campaign launched against the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar by the Government of the United Arab Emirates » The NHRC addressed three UN bodies and the European Parliament on Saudi violations of the right to perform religious rites » The NHRC received a high level US congressional delegation » Dr. Al Marri appreciates the participation of prominent figures in the International Conference on National, Regional and International Mechanisms to Combat Impunity and Ensure Accountability under International Law » At the conclusion of the Conference on “National, regional and international mechanisms to combat impunity and ensure accountability under international law”, the participants made recommendations to States, Civil Society and National, Regional and International Mechanisms » A Memorandum of Understanding between the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar and the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development in Somalia » Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior: 250 organizations confirmed their participation at the international conference on “National, Regional and International Mechanisms to Combat Impunity and Ensure Accountability under International Law” » Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee met members to the IPU » Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani: The National Human Rights Committee discloses the relevant details of the arrangements for the International Conference on combating Impunity » International Conference in Doha on “National, regional and international mechanisms to combat impunity and ensure accountability under international law” » On the of the Arab National Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Committee honors the cooperating partners for their unwavering support » During a seminar on the occasion of the Arab Day for Human Rights Al-Attiyah: Arab governments are required to show willingness to reopen the debate to amend some provisions of the Arab Charter on Human Rights » The National Human Rights Committee, in cooperation with Qatar University and the Ministry of interior Organized a seminar on the right to vote and run for election on the occasion of the sixth session of municipal council elections » The General Assembly of the Global Alliance of National Human rights Institutions selected Dr. Al Marri as the Vice President and Secretary General of the GANHRI The NHRC officially took up office in the GANHRI » The National Human Rights Committee Organizes an international conference in cooperation with the OHCHR and the European Parliament on April The conference brings together 250 representatives of governments, experts and organizations » At the conclusion of the workshop on Qatar’s obligation under the International Covenants: Dr. Al Moghassib:The two international covenants have a distinct place in international human rights law » NHRC Statement no. 1/2019 Concerning the prevention of the departure of certain members of mixed families from the United Arab Emirates » Al Attiyah: Qatar’s accession to the International Covenants is an important step to promote and protect human rights » Dr. Al-Marri met with the Minister of Human Rights of the Republic of Somalia » The NHRC provided an educational lecture to assistant judges » Al Marri from Brussel: We call on the Qatari government to address the Security Council » During his meeting with the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the European Union:Al Marri: Saudi violations and politicization of religious rituals shall be brought before the European Parliament and UNESCO soon » The victims of the blockade shall speak about their suffering and the violations of their rights before the European Parliament today » In a historic session for the first time in the European Parliament: victims of the blockade raised their voices demanding the international community to take serious and effective measures to stop Saudi and Emirati violations of human rights » During his meeting with the president of the Parliament and the French Minister of Justice: Al-Marri: Human rights violations shall be thoroughly discussed at the table of French officials’ meetings with the countries of the blockade » On the occasion of the national Sports Day: Dr. Al-Kuwari: Qatar has become an athletic icon that is difficult to beat » The NHRC Prepares for the Sports Day of the Promised State: A General Call for Citizens and Residents to Participate in the Committee’s Activities in Aspire Zone » Al-Marri met two deputies from the Malaysian parliament » Upon receiving a delegation from the Commission in his visit to the National Committee: Al-Marri: The establishment of the Lebanese National Human Rights Commission is a real gain for the Arab human rights system » During a meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis on the eve of his visit to Abu Dhabi: Al Marri spoke about the complaints and suffering of thousands of separated families and victims of the blockade » At the conclusion of the APF SEO Meeting: NHRC: Government reforms reflect a political will to protect and promote human rights … and we are satisfied with what has been achieved » In his meeting with senior executive officials of the Asia-Pacific Forum, Al-Marri: Doha will always be a platform for open dialogue on the challenges to human rights in the region » Al-Marri announced the publication of the report of the National Human Rights Committee from Geneva: the UAE committed 745 violations of the decisions of the International Court of Justice until mid-January » Koumbou Barry: Qatar offers a glimmer of hope for the world in education efforts » Al-Marri met with the Special Rapporteur on the right to Education and Chief of Section in the Thematic Engagement at the UN OHCHR » Al-Marri met Advisor to the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand » The NHRC concluded a cooperation agreement with its counterpart in the Philippines Dr. Al Marri: Distinguished participation of the Philippine community in the development process in Qatar » Dr. Al-Marri met the German MP » Official Statement by Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar » The NHRC’s booth attracts a significant presence in Darb Al Saai: Al Attiyah: Culture of citizenship and participation is an integral part of human rights » Dr. Al Marri met Australian Ambassador » Dr. Al Marri met with European Parliament delegation » Dr. Al-Marri met in London with Amnesty international and (Tashmat House) » NHRC Statement No. 11 of 2018 on the decision of the European Parliament demanding the Egyptian authorities to release the Qatari citizen Ola Al-Qaradawi and her husband, as well as the decision of the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) to cancel the red notices issued against the Qatari citizen Dr. Yousef Al-Qaradawi » At the opening of the exhibition of Islam and human rights in Athens, Dr. Al-Marri: The interpretation of religious texts to serve political purposes is a cause of tragedies and wars » Dr. Al-Marri met with the French ambassador » On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the NHRC presented an educational lecture for employees of Qatar Steel Company (QSC) » Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights » During his meeting with Austrian Council of Grievances and Selected Journalists in Vienna: Al Marri: It is imperative to put an end to using Gulf peoples as a leverage tool in political disputes » From Vienna: Al Marri called on EU countries to pressure Riyadh to stop human rights violations Al-Marri welcomes the release of Ahmed Khaled Muqbel, and called on Saudi Arabia to immediately release the three Qataris who disappeared forcibly » During a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Austrian Parliament, Al Marri from Vienna: we call on the European Union to take stronger positions to end the humanitarian tragedy caused by the blockade » In his first meeting with the High Commissioner for Human Rights since her appointment .. Al Marri: a report on the violations of the UAE decision of the International Court of Justice will be published next month » A prominent media interest in Dr. Al Marri’s meeting with the High Commissioner for Human Rights » Through a unique booth with more than 200 books and various publications, the NHRC participates at the 29th Doha International Book Fair » Al Jamali met with the Director of the Peace and Human Rights Program at the University of Colombia » On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Maryam Al-Attiyah: Effective action must be taken by the international community and human rights institutions to put an end to the violence of the countries of the blockade against women » In an intervention by the International Labor Organization and the International Federation (FIFA) during a session of the European Parliament: Qatar made remarkable changes in respect for human rights and labor ahead of the 2022 World Cup » Human Rights received students of the Faculty of Law at the University of Qatar » Many artists, diplomats and intellectuals in the celebration of the Qatari Human Rights Day: Al Attiyah: Qatar has an obligation to respect universal values of human rights which laid the foundation for the economic advancement » In his meeting with the Special Rapporteur on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism: Al-Marri: We demand prompt action to find out where Saudi citizens are being held and to release them immediately » Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee: We call on the Saudi authorities to immediately disclose the whereabouts of the four Qatari nationals » At his meeting with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief in London: » At the opening of the 13th International Conference of National Human Rights Institutions in Marrakech, Al Marri: We call for the establishment of a UN Special Rapporteur on cybercrimes » In his meeting with the Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Al-Marri: Prolonging the Gulf crisis undermines security, stability and counter-terrorism efforts in the region » In his meeting with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs Al-Marri: We call on the US administration to take a firm stand to stop the violations of the blockade » The International Conference on Peace and Equality Issues concludes in Tunisia: » In the presence of representatives of diplomatic missions and selected human rights organizations and advocates in New York: Al-Marri: Al-Jubeir’s statements are irresponsible. Officials of the countries of the blockade must be held accountable for their violations » The NHRC won four leadership positions in GANHRI and APF » Dr. Al-Marri met US Charge d’affaires » Intensive meetings of Dr. Al Marri on the sidelines of the 39th session of the Human Rights council in Geneva » In cooperation with the Arab Institute for Human Rights and UNESCO The NHRC participates in the organization of an international conference in Tunisia » NHRC Statement No. (10/2018) on the legislations issued by HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar On 4 September 2018 » Dr. Al-Marri met Member of the German Parliament » The NHRC provides legal support to Qatari victims who have sued the UAE for violating the right to privacy » Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Qatar v. United Arab Emirates)-EN-FR » Maryam Al-Attiyah: the NHRC has allocated two hotlines to receive complaints of citizens against the UAE » NHRC Statement No. (09/2018) On the decision of the International Court of Justice in the lawsuit filed before the Court by the State of Qatar against the United Arab Emirates » Statement of the National Human Rights Committee in Qatar No. (08/2018) On the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates on 5 July 2018 » The NHRC addresses three bodies at the United Nations to remove the obstacles imposed by the Saudi authorities to the pilgrims of the State of Qatar » The European Commission welcomes the signing of the consultative agreement between the National Commission and the European Parliament » During his meeting with European Parliament’s speaker Antonio Tiana in Brussels, Dr. Al-Marri: We call upon the European Parliament to issue a resolution condemning the blockading states and defining their international responsibilities » Dr. Al Marri at his meeting with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities in Geneva: The National Human Rights Committee has identified (tragic) conditions affecting persons with disabilities » In his meeting with EU officials, Al-Marri: The European Union is required to take firm action to stop the violations resulting of the blockade, just like the European Parliament » During a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Al-Marri: We call on the Human Rights Council to suspend the membership of Saudi Arabia and the UAE for their systematic violations against the Qatari people » During a series of meetings in Geneva: Al-Marri handed over the NHRC report on “a year on the blockade” to The High Commissioner for Human Rights » NHRC Statement No. (07/2018) On The announcement by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah » NHRC Statement No. 06/2018 On the European Parliament resolution No. 2018/2712 (RSP) dated May 31, 2018 » NHRC Statement no. 05 / 2018 on The arrest and arbitrary detention of the Qatari citizen, Nawaf Talal Al Rasheed by the Saudi authorities » The NHRC Organized a workshop on “The Rights of Workers in the State of Qatar and the Entry and Exit Law” » The NHRC released “labour Booklet” in its new version » Dr. Al-Marri met with Spanish Parliament delegation » NHRC Statement on the arrest and arbitrary detention of the Qatari citizen, Mohsen Saleh Saadoun Al-Karbi by the Saudi authorities » A consultative agreement for the exchange of experiences and consultations between the NHRC and the European Parliament … The agreement strengthens the partnership to address the challenges arising from the human rights situation and address the violations of the blockade » Al Marri in a hearing in the European Parliament: We call on the international community to take effective measures instead of just denouncing » Al-Marri discussed the repercussions of the blockade with senior officials in parliament and the European Union » Dr. Al Marri met The Qatari – European Friendship Association » Mada Center organizes the Educational Conference of Assistive Technology GREAT 2018 » Al Marri met Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the State of Qatar » During his meetings with officials of the United Nations international mechanisms in Geneva .. Dr. Al-Marri: The claims of the blockading countries to establish committees to investigate violations are an escape from international accountability » During his meeting with the President of the Human Rights Council in Geneva .. Dr. Al-Marri called for urgent intervention to end the blockade imposed on Qatar » The National Human Rights Committee hosted a press conference for the president of the Sub-Committee on Human rights of the European Parliament » In the presence of the Italian Ambassador .. Dr. Al-Marri met with Italian Prime Minister’s special advisor » On the sidelines of the International Conference on Justice .. Moroccan Minister of Justice receives Dr. Mari » Dr. Al-Marri met with the Italian ambassador » NHRC, Police College and Qatar University Celebrate Human Rights Day » Cooperation Agreement between the National Human Rights Committee and the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of the Interior … Al Attiyah: The agreement unites efforts to deal more effectively with complaints » During a series of meetings with UN officials and the European Union: Dr. Ali bin Smaikh: Targeting humanitarian organizations is targeting the groups receiving support » During a series of meetings with senators and a hearing before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the US Congress … Dr. Al-Marri calls on the US President to address the issue of human rights in the Camp David consultations » Dr. Al-Marri met with Deputy and Assistant Secretary of State » During a meeting with officials of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and a symposium at the Qatar-America Institute… Dr. Al-Marri calls for the establishment of a comprehensive mechanism to redress the victims of the blockade, including the establishment of a compensation fund » During meetings with officials of the Belgian Foreign Ministry and the European Union … Dr. Al-Marri:We do not ask for standing with any of the parties to the crisis, but with the victims of the blockade » During a series of meetings with foreign and human rights officials of the parliament and the European Union … Dr. Al-Marri: The Gulf crisis is similar to what happened in Cuba is a recognition of the blockade on Qatar » The National Human Rights Committee honors its workers for their efforts Al-Marri: We are grateful for the efforts of the workers who stood with us hand in hand in the face of the blockade » The President of the National Human Rights Committee received the Ambassador of Turkey » The NHRC launched a “Education as a right and a duty” » Students of the Community College praised the efforts of the NHRC in exposing the violations of the blockade » Dr. Al-Marri calls for urgent action through the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council to redress the victims of the blockade » Dr. Al-Marri met in Geneva with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders » The High Commissioner for Human Rights received Dr. Al Marri in Geneva » Secretary-General of the NHRC met with the Chairperson of The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia » A British parliamentary delegation to address the British Foreign Minister about the report the OHCHR mission on the blockade of Qatar » On the occasion of the National Sports Day … Al Attiyah: Sport has become a deeply rooted pattern among citizens and residents » Dr. Al-Marri: The “neutrality” of some countries encourages continued violations » Parallel to the signing of an petition by 15 MPs addressed to the Prime Minister: The British parliamentary mission calls on Teresa Mai to urge the blockade countries to respond to dialogue with Qatar » NHRC Statement No. 03/2018 on the statement of the countries of the blockade on the report of the OHCHR technical mission to the State of Qatar » In his meeting with the Ministers of State for the Middle East and Commonwealth Affairs of the British Foreign Office .. Dr. Al-Marri: How to preserve the unity of the GCC in light of the continued destruction of the social fabric » NHRC Statement No. (2) for the year 2018 On the life imprisonment sentenced to the Qatari citizen Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi » During a hearing in the Greek Parliament .. Al Marri: We call for the launch of a parliamentary campaign in solidarity with the victims of the blockade on Qatar » In his fourth European tour .. Dr. Al Marri from Greece:The UN report on the impacts of the blockade represents an international consensus to lift the injustice suffered by the victims » Statement of the National Human Rights Committee in Qatar No. 1 of 2018 Regarding the arbitrary detention of the Qatari citizen Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thani in the United Arab Emirates » Report of the ohchr technical mission on the blockade imposed on Qatar and its impact on the situation of human rights » During a press conference: Al-Marri reviewed the report of the technical mission of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the blockade on Qatar » President of the NHRC participated in the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Arab Network, in Jordan, on the latest developments regarding the city of Jerusalem » During a hearing in the House of Representatives in Rome: Dr. Al-Marri: We call on the United Nations General Assembly to adopt a global declaration against imposing blockade on peoples » Dr. Al-Marri discusses the impacts of the blockade on Qatar with the Italian Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs » The National Human Rights committee calls for an emergency meeting of the Human Rights Council on Jerusalem » NHRC booth at Doha international Book fair contains a section for the blockade on Qatar » Dr. Al-Marri during his speech at the APF 22nd Annual General Meeting: Great encouragement for the National Human Rights Committee to continue to uncover violations of the blockade » Statement of Qatar National Human Rights Committee No. 14/2017 “The escalation of hate speech and incitement to violence by the countries of the blockade” » NHRC received a delegation from Amnesty International on its second visit since the beginning of the blockade » Qatar National Human Rights Committee issued a statement on the difficulties faced by residents and citizens of the State in the performance of Umrah » Dr. Al-Marri met with the OHCHR Technical Mission » During a joint hearing in the British Parliament for NHRC and Amnesty: Dr. Al Marri: The interest of monitoring missions and international organizations in the humanitarian situation is positive but not sufficient » Statement of the National Human Rights Committee on the speech of HH the Emir of the State of Qatar at the opening of the 46th session of the Advisory (Shura) Council » Human Rights Celebrates the 15th Qatari Human Rights Day » NHRC welcomes the decision of the International Labor Organization dropping the complaint against Qatar » NHRC celebrates the Qatari Human Rights Day .. Al Attiyah: Great international gains for the State of Qatar in the field of human rights » During a meeting with representatives of human rights organizations and media in Italy; Dr. Al-Marri: we will continue to pinpoint the suffering of women and children in all international forums » NHRC Statement on the draft amendment to Article 7 of Law No. 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residence of expatriates » Intensive meetings with deputies, lords and ministers who remained in the British government …. Dr. Al-Marri: The persistence of the countries of the blockade in prolonging the crisis exacerbates the tragedy of the victims » Spanish dignitaries, ambassadors and intellectuals at the inauguration of the exhibition «Arabic Calligraphy on human rights in Islamic culture» in Madrid » Dr. Al-Marri: We are working to report, monitor and resolve the humanitarian cases affected by the blockade » Dr. Al Marri met with chairs of NHRIs of Algeria, Oman and Egypt » Dr. Al-Marri calls for drafting a charter of honor among Arab national human rights institutions During his speech at the General Assembly of the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions in Algeria » 190 Qatari students studying in Egypt are affected gross violations of the right to education » NHRC received a delegation of members of the British Parliament » The National Human Rights Committee issues the fourth report on the blockade » The NHRC issued its general report on the violation of the right to education resulting from the blockade » The NHRC issued its fourth report on the violations of the right to perform Hajj » Statement of Qatar National Human Rights Committee On the decision of the Saudi authorities to open up the land border and the direct air route to the pilgrims of the State of Qatar » Statement of Qatar National Human Rights Committee Concerning the complaint submitted by the besieging countries to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights » Statement of the National Human Rights Committee on the closure of the Al-Jazeera office in Al-Quds Al-Sharif by the Israeli occupation authorities » Statement of Qatar National Human Rights Committee on the violation of the right to private property by the United Arab Emirates » Statement of Qatar National Human Rights Committee on the violation of the right to private property by the United Arab Emirates » NHRC notes that it shall raise its concerns to the international human rights mechanisms, if restrictions on Hajj procedures are not lifted » Statement of the National Human Rights Committee on the establishment of the Compensation Claims Committee » Dr. Al-Marri: Prolonging the Mediation and Negotiations affects the rights of those affected by the blockade including the citizens of the State of Qatar and residents on its territory and the citizens of the besieging countries » Report Statement NHRC Second Report Regarding the Human Rights Violations as a Result of the Siege on the State of Qatar » NHRC Second Report Regarding the Human Rights Violations as a Result of the Siege on the State of Qatar » Dr.. Al-Marri: A great international response to lift the siege on Qatar » Members of the European Parliament: Qatar plays an important role in fighting terrorism » First Report Statement: Regarding the Human Rights Violations as a Result of the Siege on the State of Qatar » Dr Al Marri meets with office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, discusses human rights violations resulting from siege of Qatar. » Amnesty International calls for an immediate lifting of the siege of Qatar following meeting with NHRC » Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee responds to sudden ‘humanitarian’ directives from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain » Statement on the report in Al – Arabiya on 5 June 2017 human rights organizations or “national arms” » Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, “International conference on Human rights- based approach to conflict situations in the Arab region” Sheraton Doha Hotel » Dr. Al Marri met with Director of the Middle East and North Africa division of the OHCHR and the new Director of the United Nations Centre for training and documentation » At the closing session of the training course on “the promotion and protection of human rights” in Bahrain Al Attiyah: We are keen on capacity-building of NHRIs in the GCC » Dr. Al Marri met the Kenyan Ambassador to the state » The National Human Rights Committee received a visit from the US women’s foreign policy Group delegation headed by Ms. Patricia Ellis. » NHRC held the fourth meeting with representatives of offices of the communities, employers and managers of enterprises in Qatar » Doha is hosting a regional conference on the role of the High Commissioner in promoting human rights in the Arab region » During the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the martyr Ali Hassan Al-Jaber competition: » Dr. Al Marri met the Eritrean Ambassador » Secretary General of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights received a visit from Dr. Al Marri » Meeting of Members of the Supreme organizing Committee for the “International Conference on the role of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Arab region” in Geneva » The NHRC held a meeting at its headquarters with a delegation from the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children » Secretary General of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights received a visit from Dr. Al Marri » Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, chairman of the NHRC in his speech on the occasion of the celebration of Qatar National Day » Recommendations of the regoinal workshop on “the protection of refugees in humanitarian crises” » The NHRC participated in the regional meeting of experts on press freedom and human rights » The NHRC concluded the symposium organized in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of the Sultanate of Oman on (the ideal framework for how to deal with human rights issues through regional and international mechanisms) » NHRC concluded the “international mechanisms to protect migrant workers” training course » NHRC concluded the dialogue session organized in collaboration with the Qatar Foundation for Social Action on the development based on the principles of human rights » Dr. Al Marri met with Dr. Kuman » Al Attiyah met Minister in charge of Moroccans living abroad and migration affairs » Organized by the NHRC in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers launching the second International Conference on the challenges to security and human rights in Tunisia » Dr. Al Marri met with Deputy Foreign Paraguay » The NHRC received a visit from students of Al Wakra secondary school » Dr. Al-Marri met with Member of the German Parliament » Dr. Al Marri met with Representative of The State Department’s Office of International Labor Affairs » During his meeting with Dr. Al Marri, El Arabi confirmed his attendance to the conference organized by the NHRC on the role of UNHCR in the Arab region » The NHRC organized in cooperation with the follow-up team to the recommendations of the International Conference on “Challenges to Security and human rights in the Arab region” » Dr. Al Marri received a visit from Bahrain’s Attorney General » Conclusion of with the training course held for the benefit of mosque leaders and preachers » The NHRC organized a training course for the benefit of mosque leaders and preachers » Qatar won membership of the Arab Commission on Human Rights » Members of the NHRC renewed confidence in Dr. Al-Marri » Al Marri met the Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the State of Qatar » Al Marri met the Yemeni Human rights Minister » In collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, the NHRC organizes the second Conference on the challenges to security and human rights in the Arab region in Tunisia » NHRC and the American Center for Labor Solidarity met the representatives of the communities » Al Marri met the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the State » The National Human Rights Committee participated in monitoring the elections of the Moroccan Council of associations and authorities » Al Marri was nominated as the APF deputy chairperson » Dr. Marri chaired the 20th session of the Asia Pacific Forum; The Asia Pacific Forum has chosen Qatar to host a regional sub-office » Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister And with the participation of more than 400 participants from international, regional and local institutions The National Human Rights Committee of Qatar organizes “The Third Arab-American-Iberian Dialogue of National Human Rights Institutions on “Combating Hate Speech and Extremism” » A delegation from NHRC visit the Qatar Foundation for Elderly People Care » Dr. Al Marri met the Ambassador of Ethiopia » Dr. Al Marri met the Ambassador of Syria » Dr. Al Marri met the Ambassador of Bangladesh » The Training course on the “Ideal framework for dealing with International Mechanisms for human rights protection” » Al Marri met member of the German Parliament » Press release » Al Marri met the secretary general of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers » Al Marri met the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs » Mr. Mohsen Marzouk, the Political advisor to the President of the Republic of Tunisia,welcomed the Chairman of the NHRC » Opening offices for 4 communities at the headquarters of the National Human Rights Committee » A Lecture to the Cultural and Social Center for the Deaf » A Specialized training course in the field of human rights for the benefit of International Cooperation Departments » The NHRC and Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind held a seminar on the political rights of persons with disabilities » Students of Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College visited The NHRC » Dr. Al Marri met the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic » Dr. Al Marri met theTunisian Minister of Justice » Dr. Al-Marri met the Secretary General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers » The NHRC participates in The Thirteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice » Al-Attiyah conducted a series of important meetings in Kuwait with Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Ministry, and the Chairman of the Kuwaiti National Assembly » The NHRC participated in the 28th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva » The NHRC held award distribution ceremony of the competition of the martyr Ali Hassan Al-Jaber » Declaration of the winners of the “Award of the martyr Ali Hassan Al Jabir” in its 4th season » NHRC gave a Lecture at The Religious Institute of Qatar » Dr. Al Marri met the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Qatar » In collaboration with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, the NHRC organized “Calligraphy Exhibition on Human Rights in Islam” » Dr. Al Marri met Saudi ambassador to Qatar » In the first meeting of its kind with the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Dr. Al Marri calls for strengthening the partnership between the NHRC and the UN HCHR Organizing an international conference on the role of the High Commission for Human Rights in the Arab region » Awareness Committees on voter and candidate rights In the fifth Central Municipal Council » Dr. Al-Marri met Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar » The National Human Rights Committee received a visit from Omar bin Abdul Aziz Independent School » Al-Attiyah met Ambassador of Ireland to the State of Qatar » Al-Marri met HE Netherlands’ Human Rights Ambassador » Al Marri met the director of the international labor standards department at ILO » Dr. Al Marri: National Sport Day reflects respect for human rights at all levels in Qatar » The NHRC has finished preparations to celebrate Qatar National Sport Day » Launching the workshop on with human rights issues through “Hot Lines” » By invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway: NHRC delegation to visit the Kingdom of Norway on February 1st, 2015 » The NHRC participates in The 25th edition of Doha International Book Fair » Dr. Al Marri Met Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar » A Delegation from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College visited the NHRC » Launching the fourth season of “Martyr Ali Hassan Al Jaber Award” » Memorandum of Understanding between the NHRC and the Ministry of Human Rights in Yemen » At the conclusion of the regional workshop on the legal prospects of the asylum, Participants called on finding jobs for refugees and maintaining their right to education » Opening of the regional workshop on “the legal prospects for asylum” » NHRC and UNHCR Representative Office to the GCC organizes a regional workshop on the legal prospects for asylum » NHRC and UNHCR Representative Office to the GCC organizes a regional workshop on the legal prospects for asylum » NHRC organizes a project in collaboration with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development » NHRC issued guidelines for education and healthcare centers in co-operation with the Supreme Education Council and Supreme Council of Health » Dr. Al Marri, the president of the Asia Pacific Forum presented a working paper in the Global Forum on Human Rights in Morocco » US Senate and the Department of Defense delegation visited the NHRC » Dr Ali Al Marri met the Belgium Ambassador » Al Marri met representative of the U.S. Department of Defense » NHRC celebrated Qatar national Human Rights Day » Security and Human Rights Conference Concluded » Al Marri Met National Human Rights Committees Officials On the sidelines of the international conference on challenges to security and human rights » HE Prime Minister and Interior Minister opened the international conference on challenges to security and human rights in the Arab region » NHRC to Hold Conference on Challenges to Security and Human Rights » Dr. Al-Marri: Persons with Disabilities Need further Efforts to be Integrated into Society » Al Marri: Israeli Violations Against Palestinians Surpass All International Conventions » Dr. Al-Marri met the Indian Ambassador to Qatar » Al-Attiyah met the Norwegian Ambassador » During the 27th session of the Human Rights Council: Al Marri commended efforts exerted by the State of Qatar in the field of human rights protection » Al-Attiyah met a delegation of the US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) » Al- Marri met Dr. Al Zayani, the GCC Secretary-General » Dr. Al Marri Met UK Secretary of State for Justice » Under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the NHRC organizes the first conference of its kind on the challenges of security and human rights in the Arab region » Dr. Al Marri chaired the 19th meeting of the APF in the Indian capital New Delhi » NHRC celebrated the Garangao » The National Human Rights Committee Signed Cooperation Agreement with Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission » Dr. Al Marri Met The German Minister of State Prof. Dr. Maria Bohmer » Dr. Al Marri praises the openness of the state and its cooperation with international human rights mechanisms » The Human Rights Council commended the efforts of the State of Qatar in the field of the protection and promotion of human rights » The NHRC won the Golden Award under International Organization Category in the 11th Pan Arab Excellence Awards Competition » Dr. Al-Marri met the chairman of the Permanent Arab Committee on Human Rights of the Arab League » Secretary General meets the Norway’s Ambassador » Declaration of the winners of the “Award of the martyr Ali Hassan Al Jabir” » Reelecting Dr . Al Marri as President of the Sub-committee on accreditation for the third time » The NHRC concluded the training course on human rights protection mechanisms » The NHRC launched its new website » Al Marri met the ambassador of India to the State of Qatar » February 12, 14: Launching the NHRC gym » The conclusion of the workshop and enhance the protection of refugees » Human Rights involved in the Doha International Book 24 » Excellency Secretary-General meets with a delegation Institute of Judicial Studies and Legal Kuwait » Officials, civil society organizations emphasize the importance of the development of Arab human rights system » Qatar became the focus of world attention » Electing Dr. Ali al Marri as the chairperson of The Asia Pacific Forum » DR OBAIDAN INAUGURATES REGIONAL WORKSHOP-VIOLENCE AGAINST GENDER » QATAR: PROMOTION OF LEGAL AWARENESS, CENTRAL TO ACHIEVING ARAB REVOLUTION OBJECTIVES » NHRC ORGANIZES WORKSHOP ON VIOLENCE AGAINST GENDER » DR AL-MARRY RECEIVES UNESCO DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL » DR ALI BEN SMAIKH AL-MARRY RECEIVES PALESTINIAN AMBASSADOR » EUROPEANS SPAR WITH RUSSIA, CHINA OVEER SYRIA » NHRC CHAIRMAN RECEIVES IRANIAN AMBASSADOR » NHRC CHAIRMAN RECEIVES GERMAN CHARGE DE AFFAIRS » NHRC TO HOST 18TH APF ANNUAL MEETING IN 2013 » INDIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS NHRC » EMIRI DECISION ON INCREASING EMPLOYERS PAY PROMOTES BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS IN QATAR, NHRC CHAIRMAN TELLS SHARQ DAILY » QATAR & MAURITANIA SIGN HUMAN RIGHTS MoU » NHRC CHAIRMAN MEETS A MAURITANIAN DELEGATION » NHRC CHAIRMAN MEETS BAHRAINI HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION » NHRC OPENS TRAINING SESSION FOR PREACHERS AND MOSQUE IMMAMS » NHRC ORGANIZES TRAINING SESSION FOR PREACHERS & MOSQUE IMMAMS » NHRC SIGNS MEMORADUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN DUBAI » NHRC Honors Dr. Al Sulaiti » National Commission for Human Rights receives Omani counterpart » HE Chairman of the Committee receives the President of the Council of the Egyptian judiciary » NHRC HOLD EXHIBIT IN GENEVA » 43% CAST BALLOT IN CMC POLLS » AHR NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ADOPT NHRC PROPOSAL » MEDIA PLAYS KEY ROLE IN HELPING SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE: FORUM » ON THE ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARAB HUMAN RIGHTS DAY NHRC CHAIRMAN, INAUGURATES NEW NHRC WEBSITE AND ANNOUNCES AWARD IN ALI HASSAN’S HONOUR » UN TO SEND HUMAN RIGHTS TEAM TO ASSESS TUNISIA SITUAION » CLOSER TIE UP BETWEEN GOVTS, CIVIL SOCIETY BODIES URGED » FORUM CONCLUDES; NO JOINT DECLARATION » NHRC CHAIRMAN MEETS DUTCH AMBASSADOR TO QATAR » CLOSER TIE UP BETWEEN GOVTS, CIVIL SOCIETY BODIES URGED » 7TH FORUM FOR THE FUTURE BEGINS TOMORROW (11/1/2011 » QATAR’S NHRC DELEGATION ACTIVITES IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN » THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE FOREIGN MINISTRY OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN RECEIVES H.E. DR. ALI AL MARRY » NHRC HOSTS CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM » QATAR MARKS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY » REACTION TO QATAR WINNING 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP BID » NHRC CHAIRMAN RECEIVES UN OFFICIAL » MARYAM AL-ATTIYAH RECEIVES ROYAL DUTCH AMBASSADOR » NHRC WANTS DEPORTATION CENTRES SHIFTED » AT NHRC NEW HQ OPENING CEREMONY: “WORKER SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM MAY GO”, PM » PRIME MINISTER OPENS NHRC NEW HQ THURSDAY-11/11/2010 » NHRC CHAIRMAN MEETS PHILIPPINES AMBASSADOR » DR ALI BIN SMAIKH AL-MARRY NHRC CHAIRMAN, DR YUSOF AL-OBAIDAN, DTY CHAIRMAN, MARIAM BINT ABDALLAH AL-ATTIYAH, SEC GENERAL » (NHRC) & (FANAR) TO PUBLISH BOOK IN ARABIC AND ENGLISH ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM » NHRC PRESIDENT, (NHRC EXCEEDED ITS NATIONAL SURROUNDINGS TO REGIONAL AND ARAB DOMAINS) » DR MARRI, (QATAR IS KEEN TO INVOLVE YOUNG PEOPLE IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS) » CLOSING SESSION OF WORKSHOP OPENED BY HER EXCELLENCY NHRC SECRETARY GENERAL ON (PROTECTION OF PRISONERS AND PERSONS DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTY) » AL MARRI: ARAB AND IBERO-AMERICAN MEETING PROVIDED A REAL OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD BRIDGE OF CONTACTS » EMIRI DECISION ESTABLISHING NHRC COMMITTEE » NHRC MOVES TO NEW HQ, FERIJ ABDULAZIZ » THE PROTECTION OF PRISONERS & PERSONS DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTY » NHRC PRESIDENT ADDRESSES FORUM AT CENTRE FOR S-W ASIA & ARAB REGION » NHRC President Leads Delegation to Alexandria 2nd Regional Conference on Capital Punishment-Death Penalty » NHRC CHAIRMAN PARTICIPATES IN A MEETING IN CAIRO TO DEFINE POWERS OF AN ARAB HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT GROUP » NHRC CHAIRMAN MEETS DELEGATION FROM OMAN’S NHRC » NHRC HONORS WINNERS OF CONTEST “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” » HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ENDORSES QATAR MECHANISM OF UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW » NHRC ANNOUNCES STUDENT WINNERS OF THE (KNOW YOUR RIGHTS) CONTEST » FINAL COMMUNIQUE OF (THE DOHA WORKSHOP FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTON OF DISPUTES AND DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION) » MARIAM AL-ATTIYAH MEETS PRESIDENT OF BAHRAIN’S HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION » CALL FOR MUTUAL RESPECT TO OVERCOME CONFLICTS » DOHA WORKSHOP FOR THE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES, AND TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY SAT-SUN: 29-30TH MAY 2010 » DR ALI AL-MARRI RECEIVES BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR » QATAR HOSTS 7TH FUTURE FORUM THIS YEAR » NHRC PRESIDENT MEETS UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS » FIRST FORUM OF NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS IN GCC COUNTRIES CONCLUDES » FIRST GULF FORUM ON NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS KICKS OFF » NHRC CHAIRMAN OUTLINES ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVS OF FIRST GULF FORUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS » NHRC TO HOST 1ST FORUM FOR GULF HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTES 20TH APRIL 2010 » NHRC CHAIRMAN: QATAR KEEN ON PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS CULTURE » NHRC CHAIRMAN LEADS HIGH-POWERED DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON & NEW YOURK STATE » NHRC CHAIRMAN ADDRESSES 23RD SESSION OF NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUATIONS IN GENEVA » NHRC SECRETARY GENERAL OPENS COURSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS » 5TH EURO-ARAB DIALOGUE CONFERENCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS-WOMEN RIGHTS, OPENS IN DOHA » NHRC HOSTING EURO-ARAB DIALOGUE CONFERENCE MONDAY (8/3/2010) » HH SH MOZAH SPONSORS FORUM ON: (DRAFT DOCUMENT ON UNIVERSAL DECLARATION ON HUMAN DIGNITY) » NHRC CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCES (FORUM ON UNIVERSAL DECLARAION OF HUMAN DIGNITY), HH SH MOZA SPONSORS FORUM & NHRC CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON RIGHTS OF CHILDREN BORN BY QATARI WOMEN MARRIED TO NON-QATARIES » NHRC TO HOLD FORUM ON HUMAN DIGNITY » NHRC CHAIRMAN, RECEIVES AMBASSADOR EXPTRAORDINAR & PLENIPOTENTIARY OF IRAN » NHRC SIGNS MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SUPREME COUNCIL FOR FAMILY AFFAIRS (SCFA) » NHRC SECRETARY GENERAL RECEIVES UNHRC GULF REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR REFUGEES » NHRC PRESIDENT CHAIRS ARAB LEAGUE HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING » QATAR REPORT ON THE MECHANISM FOR THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (UPR) TO BE TABLED, 7TH SESSION OF UPR WORKING GROUP, GENEVA, 8TH-9TH FRBRUARY. » QATAR TV (DECISION IS YOURS) HOSTS H.E. NHRC CHAIRMAN TONIGHT » NHRC HOLDS SEMINAR ON RIGHTS OF WORKERS TO LEADERS OF NEPALESE COMMUNITY » NHRC JOINS UN & OTHER WORLD COUNTRIES MARKING 61ST ANNIVERSARY OF ADOPTION OF UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS DECLARATION » NHRC MARKS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY » NHRC CHAIRMAN RECEIVES KOREAN AMBASSADOR & ACTING UNHRC REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF REGIONAL REPRESENTATION » NHRC WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT THE WORKPLACE CONCLUDES » NHRC SEMINAR FOCUSES ON \”RIGHT TO HOUSING\” » NHRC MARKS NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY, 11TH NOV 2009 » NHRC HOLDS SEMINAR ON RIGHTS OF WORKERS TO LEADERS OF FILIPINO COMMUNITY » NHRC WORKING ON CODE OF CONDUCT ON \”SOCIAL COMMITMENT\” » DOHA: SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SECURITY » THE THIRD REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON HUMAN SECURITY IN ARAB COUNTRIES KICKS OFF IN DOHA » REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARAB HUMAN SECURITY IN DOHA » NHRC PARTICIPATES IN ORGANIZING A CONFERENCE ON ARAB HUMAN SECURITY IN DOHA MONDAY-TUESDAY (12-13/10/2009) » Qatar praises Yemen’s stance on human rights » NHRC LAUNCHES THREE MAJOR PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS: \”YOU HAVE THE RIGHT\”, \”CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS RIGHTS\” & \”THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMP\” » INDIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS NHRC HQ » ARAB LEAGUE HAILS QATAR EFFORTS TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS » NHRC RECEIVES MEMBERSHIP OF TWO REGIONAL, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS » QATAR PROMOTES REGIONAL EFFORTS IN THE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS » NEW IAEA CHIEF ELECTED » 3RD TRAINING SESSION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS IN THE GULF AND YEMEN, HELD IN DOHA » IRAQI AMBASSADOR VISITS NHRC HQ » LACK OF FUNDS THREATENS AID TO PAKISTAN\ » INAUGURATION OF UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE IN DOHA » OHCHR OPENS NEW REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS HUB IN DOHA » OHCHR’s CENTRE FOR SOUTH WEST ASIA AND THE ARAB REGION TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY-27TH MAY 2009) » NHRC TRAINING COURSE FOR LAW ENFORCERS IN QATAR – 3RD & FINAL PART » NHRC TRAINING COURSE FOR LAW ENFORCERS IN QATAR OPENS » NHRC TRAINING COURSE FOR LAW ENFORCERS IN QATAR » NHRC RELEASES BOOKLET ON EXPATRIATES » DOHA FORUM DEBATES \\\”HUMAN RIGHTS & THE REPERCUSSIONS OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS: » A TRAINING SESSION TO DEFINE BASIC HUMAN RIGHT FOR THE BENEFIT OF LAW ENFORCERS » THE FIRST FORUM FOR GULF DEAF ASSOCIATIONS OPENS IN DOHA » FIRST 2-DAY DOHA FORUM FOR GULF DEAF ASSOCIATIONS ENDS » WORKSHOP ON HUMAN RIGHTS CONCLUDES » TRAINING COURSE ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL AHEAD OF NHRC UPR REPORT 2010 » NHRC PRESIDENT: “QATAR ACCESSION TO THE CONVENTION ON ENDING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN- A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THE MARCH OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN QATAR” » ARAB-SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES SUMMIT CONCLUDES » FIDH PRESIDENT VISITS NHRC H.Q. » NHRC, US INSTITUION SIGN MoU ON COOPERATION IN TRAINING & EXCHANGE OF EXPERTISE » UN EXPERT: SUB-PRIME CRISIS SHOWS NEED TO IMPROVE HOUSING POLICY » Qatar rejects US rights report » NHRC Activities, February 2009 » QATAR TO RATIFY UN CONVENTION ON WOMEN » QATAR, JORDAN DISCUSS HUMAN RIGHTS RELATED MATTERS » OBAMA SAYS US CAN WORK WITH MUSLIMS: OIC » RIGHTS TRAINING FOR JORNALISTS CONCLUYDES » WORKSHOP ON MEDIA COVERAGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES » NHRC CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATROCITIES IN GAZA WHILE SH MOZAH CALLS FOR CREATING SAFE HAVENS FOR CIVILIANS THERE » UN FAILS TO MAKE PROGRESS ON GAZA » THIRD REGIONAL TRAINING COURSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS CONCLUDES IN SANA » 3RD REGIONAL TRAINING SESSION IN PROGRESS IN SANA » FIRST ARAB HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE CONCLUDES » 1st Arab Conference for Human Rights Opened in Doha today. » THE TWIN BOND BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES-A GLOBAL OBJECTIVE: NHRC VICE PRESIDENT » NHRC DELEGATION LED BY VICE-PRESIDENT VISITS FRANCE TO FURTHER CONSOLIDATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS IN THE TWO COUNTRIES » QATAR MARKS HUMAN RIGHTS NATIONAL DAY » ALJAZEERA NET INITIATIVE-A SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN QATAR: NHRC SECRETARY GENERAL » THAI AMBASSADOR VISITS NHRC, MEETS SECRETARY GENERAL » NEW UNHCHR OPENS 9TH SESSION OF UNHRC & QATAR PERMENANT GENEVA UN REPRESENTATIVE ADDRESSES SESSION » QATAR PROVIDES ENOUGH GUARANTEES OF HUMAN RIGHTS TO BOTH CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS, Dr. Al-Merry » NHRC STAFF BID THEIR PRESIDENT FAREWELL, WISHING HIM ALL THE BEST AT HIS NEW DESIGNATION » THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN THE ARAB PENINSULA AND GULF STATES » REGIONAL PROGRAMME FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA AND THE GULF STATES » WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS (NHRIs) & HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS-WEST ASIA OPENS IN DOHA » NATIONAL WORKSHOP MARKS QATAR IMPLEMENTATION OF UN CONVENTION ON RIGHTS OF (PWD) » A SESSION FOR TRAINING TRAINERS IN THE FIELD OF PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS OPENS AT THE MILLENNIUM HOTEL » RIGHTS OF ORPHANS IN SHARIA (ISLAMIC LAWS), INTERNATIONAL CONVENANTS AND NATIONAL LEGISLATION » WORLD & ARAB LEADERS WELCOME THE ELECTION OF NEW LEBANESE PRESIDENT » SECOND AND FINAL DAY: FORUM ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE POLITICAL & JUDICIARY MESSAGE IN ARAB COUNTRIES » DAY ONE: FORUM ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE POLITICAL & JUDICIARY MESSAGE IN ARAB COUNTRIES » ARABS MULLING FOOD CRISIS FUND » 3-DAY TRAINING SESSION IN HUMAN RIGHTS FOR CONCERNED FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALS CLOSES » NHRC & MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS JOINTLY ORGANIZE FORUM ON PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS LEGISLATION IN THE COUNTRY » DAR AL-SHARQ AND NHRC SIGN UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION ACCORD » NHRC MEDIA TRAINING SESSION: DAY FOUR, CLOSING SESSION .. Draft charter of honour on behalf of Qatari Journalists on fair media reporting of elections; • The moral responsibility of the media (Arabic); • Presentation of Discretionary Certificates; » NHRC MEDIA TRAINING COURSE: DAY THREE • Monitoring and evaluating electoral procedures before and after the polling process; • Further discussion of proposed Media Action Plan for covering Elections. » NHRC MEDIA TRAINING COURSE: DAY TWO * Journalist: Shuqair: Journalism has a role in exposing vote rigging; * Journalist Hilmi: i) right to information is a basic human right; ii) Media Election coverage can be objective, biased or interpreted. » NHRC MEDIA TRAINING COURSE BEGINS » THE FAIR COVERAGE OF ELECTIONS FORUM OPENS AT NHRC HQ » CLOSING SESSION OF TRAINING COURSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS: (ECONOMIC & SOCIAL) » TRAINING COURSE IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS (ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RIGHTS) » A COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL PLAN TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS » SUPREME COUNCIL FOR FAMILY AFFAIRS HOLDs SYMPOSIUM ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN * Instructions from Shaikha Mouza to look into subject * SCFA considering an initiative for suggestions on policy or legislation on subject. » WORKSHOP ON PROMOTING \”HUMAN RIGHTS CULTURE IN QATARI SOCIETY\” ENDS * Conferees call for promoting awareness of human rights among public; * Participants stress importance of media role; * Public confidence in government performance emphasized; * Qatar acquiring exemplary status in co-existence between different cultures. » UN DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEEKS $10 MILLION TO HELP WOMEN & GIRLS IN CRISIS » NHRC CHAIRMAN: NO POLITICAL PRISONERS OR FORCED EXPULSION IN QATAR » FORUM ON \”RIGHT TO PSYCHOTHERAPY-ASSESSMENT & INVESTIGATION CALLS FOR NATIONAL STRATEGY TO ENHANCE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES » ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE FORUM ON \”THE RIGHT TO PSYCHOTHERAPY-ASSESSEMENT & INVESTIGATION\”: » FORUM ON “THE RIGHT TO PSYCHOTHERAPY-ASSESSMENT & INVESTIGATION” LAUNCHED TODAY » NHRC SECRETARY GENERAL GIVES WIDE RANGING INTERVIEW » QATARI PROPOSALS AT CAIRO FORUM ON HUMAN RIGHTS » NHRC & AND THE DEMOCRACY & HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME ORGANIZE CAIRO FORUM » NHRC CALLS FOR WORKERS SAFETY IN SUMMER » QATAR FIRST IN MIDEAST TO PUBLISH HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT »

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