Beirut: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) participated in a high-level meeting focused on developing a guiding manual of best practices and experiences in human rights education within the Arab region, hosted in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting saw the involvement of the National Human Rights Commission in Lebanon, the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRI) based in Doha, and the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre for Human Rights in the Arab Region and Southwest Asia.
HE Chairperson of the NHRC, Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, highlighted in her address that the Committee is in the process of enhancing educational guides designed for primary, preparatory, and secondary levels, which were initially developed in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. This initiative is aimed at embedding human rights concepts into educational curricula, aligning with universal human rights principles and the cultural values of Qatari society.
The Chairperson emphasized that human rights education remains a top priority for the Committee, which is actively working to promote awareness through various training programs, campaigns, workshops, and competitions within schools. During the first half of the year, 29 activities were conducted, benefiting 1,245 students.
She expressed the hope that the meeting would contribute to advancing human rights education in the region, particularly through the integration of fundamental human rights concepts into education and the adoption of supportive methods and mechanisms. The Chairperson also stressed the importance of engaging teachers, parents, and students, including those with disabilities, in consultations and activities.
In her concluding remarks, Her Excellency reaffirmed the Committee's commitment to align its efforts with the constitutional principles of Qatari society and the Qatar National Vision 2030. She expressed optimism that the meeting's outcomes would enhance the integration of human rights concepts in educational curricula and foster generations capable of upholding these values.