Doha: The first consultative session to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) convened in Doha Sunday. The session was attended by prominent figures including HE President of the Supreme Judiciary Council and President of the Court of Cassation Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Mohannadi, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, HE Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, and HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah.
According to Qatar News Agency, the session brought together officials and representatives of government agencies, national institutions, experts, and civil society representatives. The session's agenda focused on key themes crucial to the action plan, identifying challenges, and gathering feedback to shape a plan reflecting community needs and aspirations. The discussions highlighted priorities for the upcoming period within the national framework for human rights.
In her opening remarks, HE Al Misnad emphasized Qatar's commitment to the values of human dignity, justice, equality, and the rule of law, as outlined in Islamic Sharia, Qatar's Permanent Constitution, and Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030). She stressed that preparing the plan is not merely procedural but a national vision to enhance the system of rights and freedoms, aiming to transform values into legislation and policies.
Al Misnad also highlighted the global challenges of climate change and digital transformation, which affect daily life, referencing the Doha Political Declaration issued at the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025. The declaration stresses the importance of a rights-based approach in shaping social policies, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring access to justice.
The plan aims to embody the nation's commitment to social justice and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), grounded in human dignity and justice. Al Misnad noted that the committee drafting the plan focuses on principles such as universality, indivisibility, and complementarity of human rights, ensuring a transparent and inclusive process involving various stakeholders.
She emphasized the importance of institutional integration for effective execution, supported by continuous follow-up and evaluation. The plan aligns with QNV2030 and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, aiming to be a unifying document reflecting a shared vision rooted in rights-based planning.
Al Misnad expressed gratitude to national and global partners for their support, asserting that the collaborative effort ensures human rights are firmly anchored within the nation. The session will reconvene Monday to continue discussions, with additional sessions planned to ensure broad engagement and success.