The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Service Academy and the Qatar Career Development Center, which is part of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development.
HE Chairperson of the NHRC, Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, stated that these MoUs are part of the committee's continuous efforts to strengthen local partnerships that advance human rights at various levels and to foster the values of justice and equality within Qatari society. She also noted the previous collaboration between the NHRC and the National Service Academy over the past two years, during which the NHRC delivered a training package that included lectures on human rights, their principles and standards, key treaties, and human responsibilities.
The training package also introduced the permanent constitution of Qatar and its key general principles, outlining the responsibilities of individuals concerning human rights according to the constitution, the legal framework, and institutional mechanisms for their protection. It also touched on the national and non-governmental mechanisms responsible for implementation and monitoring, along with an introduction to sustainable development and Qatar's progress toward achieving its goals.
President of the National Service Academy Lieutenant General Hamad Ahmed Al Nuaimi emphasized that the MoU formalizes the cooperation between the two sides, which had previously seen the NHRC deliver human rights training to several batches of civil service students. He expressed the academy's commitment to spreading awareness and fostering a culture of human rights, both within the academy and in the broader community, thanking the NHRC for its efforts.
Abdullah Al Mansoori, Director of the Qatar Career Development Center, mentioned that the MoU with the center is a result of recommendations from the Second National Forum on Human Rights. It aims to empower people with disabilities to enter the workforce and utilize their abilities. He added that this agreement will be accompanied by a series of collaborative initiatives and programs.
The MoU with the National Service Academy is designed to cultivate values of citizenship and responsibility among students, emphasizing respect for the law within the framework of human rights. It includes provisions for information sharing, organizing joint workshops and seminars, and having NHRC experts deliver lectures on human rights fundamentals as part of the academy’s training programs. Additionally, there are plans to develop a human rights curriculum in collaboration with experts from both the NHRC and the academy. The MoU aims to encourage students to engage with human rights issues both academically and practically, thereby enhancing their awareness and understanding of local, regional, and international developments in the field.
The MoU with the Qatar Career Development Center is centered on safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities and facilitating their integration into the workforce and society. The agreement encompasses cooperation on information exchange, policy support for the empowerment of individuals with disabilities, awareness-raising initiatives, and efforts to enhance public understanding of their contribution to development. It also encourages collaboration through consultation mechanisms, joint research projects, and interactive discussions.
