Qatar concludes UN review of disability rights report
<p>Geneva: Qatar has concluded its discussion of its combined report covering the second to fourth periodic reports on the implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, during the interactive dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held in Geneva on August 12 and 13.</p> <p>In the concluding statement,…
Qatar has completed its review of its reports on disability rights at a United Nations committee in Geneva. The interactive dialogue, held on August 12 and 13, brought together the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and stakeholders for a constructive discussion. Minister of State for International Cooperation, H.E.
Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, thanked the Committee for the dialogue, praising the contributions of various parties. She emphasized that dialogue is crucial for progress in human rights, fostering understanding, cooperation, and knowledge exchange. Qatar aims to incorporate the Committee's concluding observations and recommendations into its laws, policies, and programs for persons with disabilities, all while respecting human dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.
The minister reiterated Qatar's commitment to prioritizing human rights and its intention to enhance cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms to promote and protect these rights.
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