NHRC, Naufar Center organise panel discussion on rights of individuals recovering from substance use disorders

The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the Naufar Center convened a panel discussion to address the human rights of individuals recovering from substance use disorders, with a focus on post-treatment care and social integration. Esteemed officials from various governmental ministries, as well as representatives from international organizations, participated in the discussion.

The dialogue centered on Qatar's strategies to counter the global threats posed by drug trafficking and psychotropic substances, which have effectively protected the nation from major security risks.

During the session, the NHRC and the Naufar Center signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration across multiple areas. This agreement facilitates the exchange of information, legal frameworks, publications, guidelines, and reports related to human rights, healthcare, and rehabilitation services. It also calls for joint awareness and educational programs to promote the right to health and human dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.

The memorandum outlines several key initiatives, including the development of educational materials and guidelines to champion the rights of healthcare and rehabilitation service recipients. Additionally, it seeks to create community initiatives to foster social inclusion, eliminate stigma and discrimination, and encourage active participation from those in recovery.

The discussion also addressed seven key recommendations, which emphasize advancing legislative frameworks, removing barriers to recovery, institutionalizing interactive channels for recovery ambassadors, addressing social stigma, establishing a joint institutional framework for post-operative care, creating a dedicated fund for supporting recovering individuals, and developing shared metrics to measure recovery sustainability while maintaining confidentiality of medical data.