Al Suwaidi: Qatar Keens on Enhancing and Protecting Human Rights
(MENAFN- QNA) The State of Qatar is keen on enhancing the status of human rights as it is a strategic choice and represents a political pillar of human development entrenched in Qatar National Vision 2030, which includes constitutional, economic, social and cultural reforms, said HE Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice Sultan bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi.
In a paper presented before a seminar organized by the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh today, HE Al Suwaidi added that this policy focusses on key issues in the areas of human rights such as education, health, and environment, as well as the rights of migrant workers and the empowerment of women and children, pointing out that this national vision puts an emphasis on human rights in various forms and sections.
Through the presence of institutions that maintain the rights and preserve the dignity of everyone, the State of Qatar has become in a record time one of civilized nations where the rule of law prevails in view of the quick and effective response to all the issues and concerns in the field of human rights, he said, stressing that this is in support of its efforts to achieve human development, consolidate democratization and the building of civilization, and to preserve prosperity and well-being enjoyed by Qatar.
In order to promote and protect women, children and vulnerable groups rights, he said a decision was issued to establish Qatar Foundation for Social Action, as a higher institution to undertake via a combined Board of Directors the supervision and observation over the following institutions and centers: Qatar foundation for the care of orphans, Qatar foundation for the care of the elderly, Qatar foundation for protection and social rehabilitation, which includes both Qatar foundation for the protection of women and children and the Qatar foundation for combating human trafficking and social rehabilitation center, the Shafallah center for children with special needs, family consulting center and the social development center.
HE the Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice explained that the institution meant to prepare and develop plans, programs, policies and strategies needed to achieve the objectives of these civil society institutions and follow up their implementation.
HE Al Suwaidi said that the Permanent Committee for Emergency was formed in accordance with the Cabinet decision N0. 14 of 2011, adding that the committee seeks to prepare studies, develop plans, take measures and procedures leading to facing disasters and their arising dangers, and determine the channels of communication, as well as take measures and procedures to face the problems and risks arising from natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, fires, collapse and demolition of buildings and blackouts.
HE the Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice also pointed to the Emiri decision No 75 of 2011 that established the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, which aims to achieve control, transparency and fighting against corruption in all its forms and manifestations. (MORE)
In a paper presented before a seminar organized by the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh today, HE Al Suwaidi added that this policy focusses on key issues in the areas of human rights such as education, health, and environment, as well as the rights of migrant workers and the empowerment of women and children, pointing out that this national vision puts an emphasis on human rights in various forms and sections.
Through the presence of institutions that maintain the rights and preserve the dignity of everyone, the State of Qatar has become in a record time one of civilized nations where the rule of law prevails in view of the quick and effective response to all the issues and concerns in the field of human rights, he said, stressing that this is in support of its efforts to achieve human development, consolidate democratization and the building of civilization, and to preserve prosperity and well-being enjoyed by Qatar.
In order to promote and protect women, children and vulnerable groups rights, he said a decision was issued to establish Qatar Foundation for Social Action, as a higher institution to undertake via a combined Board of Directors the supervision and observation over the following institutions and centers: Qatar foundation for the care of orphans, Qatar foundation for the care of the elderly, Qatar foundation for protection and social rehabilitation, which includes both Qatar foundation for the protection of women and children and the Qatar foundation for combating human trafficking and social rehabilitation center, the Shafallah center for children with special needs, family consulting center and the social development center.
HE the Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice explained that the institution meant to prepare and develop plans, programs, policies and strategies needed to achieve the objectives of these civil society institutions and follow up their implementation.
HE Al Suwaidi said that the Permanent Committee for Emergency was formed in accordance with the Cabinet decision N0. 14 of 2011, adding that the committee seeks to prepare studies, develop plans, take measures and procedures leading to facing disasters and their arising dangers, and determine the channels of communication, as well as take measures and procedures to face the problems and risks arising from natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, fires, collapse and demolition of buildings and blackouts.
HE the Undersecretary of Ministry of Justice also pointed to the Emiri decision No 75 of 2011 that established the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, which aims to achieve control, transparency and fighting against corruption in all its forms and manifestations. (MORE)
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