National Human Rights Institution, Arab Charter on Human Rights Committee discuss cooperation

emirates7 - The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) and the Arab Charter on Human Rights Committee held talks to explore ways to strengthen their collaboration and improve coordination regarding the implementation mechanisms of the Charter.

During the meeting, they also discussed advancing institutional efforts to adopt best practices for promoting fundamental rights and freedoms.

The discussions occurred in a meeting between Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the NHRI, and a delegation from the Arab Charter on Human Rights Committee, led by its Chairperson, Counsellor Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi.

The delegation was informed about the NHRI’s mandate and functions as an independent national body, emphasizing its key role in supporting and promoting the human rights agenda in the UAE. The talks also underscored the NHRI’s commitment to international, regional, and national human rights frameworks.