Doha: HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, emphasized the committee's success in establishing broad partnerships with various United Nations bodies, which bolster its role in human rights protection and contribute to the development of more just and peaceful societies.
According to Qatar News Agency, in an interview coinciding with the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Al Attiyah highlighted the NHRC's dedication over the years to intertwine its national, regional, and international relations. This strategic networking aims to forge partnerships that support the committee's objectives in the advocacy and promotion of human rights.
Al Attiyah mentioned the NHRC's expansion of collaborations with numerous UN entities such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Labour Organization, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Development Programme. The committee's strategic alliances with the United Nations House in Doha have significantly enhanced its international stature and facilitated its ability to assume leading roles in the global human rights arena, she remarked.
She further stated that these partnerships are instrumental in swiftly conveying human rights messages to pertinent authorities, ensuring the protection of individual rights. Additionally, they bolster the involvement of national institutions in international human rights dialogues.
Al Attiyah stressed that these alliances play a vital role in constructing sustainable, equitable, and peaceful societies. They enable the sharing of expertise and best practices, unify efforts to tackle mutual challenges, enhance public awareness on human rights issues, and establish effective frameworks to counter violations.
Moreover, Al Attiyah noted Qatar's progressive journey in human rights, aligning with global movements, having ratified nine international treaties, including seven core human rights conventions and two optional protocols, alongside other international and regional treaties.
In alignment with Qatar's international commitments, which respect its cultural and religious identity, the state remains actively engaged with treaty bodies and Human Rights Council mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review and special procedures. Qatar's open invitation system has welcomed several special rapporteurs and independent experts in the field.
The NHRC has maintained its A accreditation status among national institutions globally from 2010 to 2025 and is set for its fourth re-accreditation next year.