NHRC PRESIDENT MEETS UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
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NHRC PRESIDENT MEETS UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Doha: (Agencies 21/04/2010): H.E. NHRC Chairman, Dr. Ali Bin Smaikh al-Marry yesterday met with the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on the sidelines of the first Gulf Forum of National Human Rights institutions held at the Ritz Carlton Doha 20-21 April, 2010. During the meeting, they discussed ways of cooperation, partnership and exchange of experiences; they also discussed the role to be played by the United Nations Centre for Training, Documentation and Information in the field of human rights in South Asia and the Arab region, which will start operations in Qatar soon. The Centre is expected to provide training and offer expertise in the field of human rights for the region and especially for those newly established partnerships with the NHRC. Ms Pillay requested NHRC’s support in this area. [ Read the rest... ] 
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FIRST GULF FORUM ON NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS KICKS OFF Doha, April 20, 2010: (Agencies) - Under the Patronage of H.E. Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani , the first Gulf Forum of National Human Rights institutions kicked off at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Tuesday and is to run for two days. Opening the forum, Dr. Ali Bin Smaikh Al Merry, NHRC Chairman expressed heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to H.E. the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani for patronizing the forum held at a time the world community accords much attention to human rights and relevant institutions working in the field as per the well-known criteria and international principles. In his address, Al Merri reviewed the prime importance of human rights at the international level for their prime value for the welfare and dignity of all people. In a keynote speech, UN high commissioner for human rights Navanethem Pillay said that by establishing the UN centre in Doha, NHRC ensures its commitment and readiness to co-operate and engage with the countries of the region, in order to further reinforce the efforts of promotion and protection of human rights. [ Read the rest... ]
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NHRC CHAIRMAN OUTLINES ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVS OF FIRST GULF FORUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS Doha: (NHRC: 14/4/2010): His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri, NHRC chairman held a press conference this afternoon in which he reviewed the activities of the First Gulf Forum of human rights institutions which is to be held at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel 20-21 April under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani - Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The forum is organized by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in collaboration with the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Centre for training and documentation in the field of human rights for South West Asia and the Arab region. H.E. outlined the aim of the Forum - Promotion and protection of human rights: challenges, achievements, and aspirations, adding that the Forum will focus on supporting human rights institutions that were created in the region and urge their creation in States that have not done that so far; In this regard he referred to the NHRC as being one among a small number of national institutions in the Arab region, that were classified as Group A by United Nation’s Commission on International Coordination, and that it was found to be in complete conformity in this regard with the qualifying criteria outlined in by Paris Principles charter. [ Read the rest... ]
BAN AUTHORIZES RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR FLOOD-HIT PATISTAN  1 August 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced sadness at the significant loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure in Pakistan as a result of torrential monsoon rains that have caused the worst floods in the country in 80 years, and sent his deepest condolences to the people and the Government of Pakistan.Mr. Ban reiterated the United Nations' full commitment to supporting the national and provincial authorities in Pakistan in meeting the humanitarian needs of the population affected, and authorized the disbursement of up to $10 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help address the immediate needs of those affected by the floods. [ Read the rest... ]
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UN DECLARES ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER A HUMAN RIGHT  UNITED NATIONS (AFP)-29/7/2010 – The UN General Assembly on Wednesday (28/7/2010) recognized access to clean water and sanitation as a human right, a move hailed by water advocates as a momentous step toward a future treaty.After more than 15 years of contentious debate on the issue, 122 countries voted in favor of a compromise Bolivian resolution enshrining the right, while the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and 37 other nations abstained. [ Read the rest... ]
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ACCOUNTABILITY KEY TO PROTECTING CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT, SECURITTY COUNCIL TOLD  New York: UN, 7/7/2010: 7 July 2010 – The targeting of civilians, sexual violence and the denial of humanitarian access remain widespread in armed conflict, senior United Nations officials told the Security Council today, urging greater efforts to end impunity for such acts.“The conduct of parties to conflict is inevitably affected by their sense of susceptibility to punishment and accountability to their victims, and clear signals that impunity will not be tolerated,” UN humanitarian chief John Holmes said during the debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. [ Read the rest... ]
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WOMEN EQUALITY BODY APPROVED  UNITED NATIONS(Agencies: 3/7/2010): - THE General Assembly on Friday unanimously approved the establishment of a single UN agency to promote equality for women.The resolution adopted by consensus by the 192-member world body will put four existing UN bodies dealing with the advancement of women under a single umbrella that will be known as 'UN Women.' Diplomats burst into applause when Assembly President Ali Abdessalam Treki banged his gavel signifying approval. [ Read the rest... ]
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DEMOLITIONS, NEW SETTLEMENT IN EAST JERUSALEM Demolitions, New Settlements in East Jerusalem Could Amount to War Crimes – UN Expert New York, (Agencies:June 29/6/ 2010): An independent United Nations expert today urged Israel to prevent further rights violations in East Jerusalem, warning that population transfers in or from occupied territory are war crimes under international law.Richard Falk, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights on Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, cited in particular the situation of four Palestinians threatened with the loss of their right of residence, as well as the plan by the Mayor of Jerusalem to demolish 22 buildings housing Palestinians in Silwan as part of a redevelopment of the area. [ Read the rest... ]
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UN RIGHTS CHIEF SAYS TORTURERS WILL FACE JUSTICE  Geneva:(Agencies: 25/6/2010): UN human rights chief Navi Pillay on Friday warned torturers that they could not escape justice even if they might benefit from short term impunity."Torturers, and their superiors, need to hear the following message loud and clear: however powerful you are today, there is a strong chance that sooner or later you will be held to account for your inhumanity," Pillay said. [ Read the rest... ]
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NHRC CHAIRMAN PARTICIPATES IN A MEETING IN CAIRO TO DEFINE POWERS OF AN ARAB HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT GROUP  Cairo: Agencies: (06/21/2010): His Excellency NHRC chairman, Dr. Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri, who is also head of the Panel of Experts for Arab human rights emanating from the Standing Committee of the Arab human rights group has confirmed that a meeting was held in Cairo yesterday that discussed aspects of cooperation and coordination between the Arab human rights group and the NHRC. The meeting, he added, sought to develop guidelines and mechanisms for joint action between the NHRC and the panel in such a way that would facilitate an easy working relationship in terms of quality, speed and proficiency. [ Read the rest... ]
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