Doha: The Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Mariam bin Abdullah Al Attiyah praised the efforts of the State of Qatar in protecting the basic rights of citizens and residents during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly the right to health and work.
Speaking to mark Human Rights Day, which is celebrated on December 10 every year, she said that this year’s celebration comes at a time when the NHRC is optimistic the world will overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19 soon. Al Attiyah said that the committee’s Human Rights Day celebrations aim to promote this year’s theme to “Recover Better.” She added that the committee was also keen to use the technological advancements to develop work in the humanitarian field and human rights mechanisms.
The Secretary-General also said that Human Rights Day always served as a good occasion to reflect on the state’s achievements in the field of human rights. She highlighted the legislative reforms undertaken by the State of Qatar to enhance the rights of citizens and residents. She noted that the NHRC welcomed Law No. 17 of 2020 issued by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani setting a minimum wage for workers, as well as decree Law No. 19 of 2020 that amended the provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expats.
Al Attiyah said that the State of Qatar proved its commitment to enhancing human rights with the series of legislation reforms it ratified, which comes in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
