The National Human Rights Committee of Qatar (NHRC) has praised the positive steps taken by the Qatari government to develop women’s rights in education, such as the appointment of four women for the first time as members of the Advisory Council and the appointment of a woman as spokesperson of Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
This came in a statement of the Secretary General of the NHRC, Maryam bint Abdullah al-Attiyah, on the occasion of the Committee’s celebration of International Women’s Day.
Al-Attiyah said that the Committee, in turn, notes with deep regret the violations suffered by Qatari women because of the blockade imposed on Qatar since June 5, especially the right to education and family reunification, pointing out that these violations not only affected Qatari women, but also women in siege countries, as they were deprived of their most important rights, which constitutes a clear violation of international laws and charters of human rights.
She noted that the celebration of International Women’s Day reflects NHRC’s commitment to defend and protect women’s rights for the development of a mature and well-informed society, stressing that the slogan of the celebration comes from the belief in the importance of education of women as a solid foundation for any civilised and developed society.
Al-Attiyah added that NHRC noted the positive steps taken by the Qatari government to protect women, in line with its commitment to the implementation of the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women signed by Qatar.
In her statement, the secretary general of the NHRC reviewed the achievements made by Qatari women in various fields, noting that in education, Qatar has achieved the principle of equal access to primary and secondary education for both sexes, in addition to equal social security, while Qatari women enjoy full freedom to participate in cultural and sporting events and receive full support and encouragement.
Al-Attiyah pointed out that the economic rights package for Qatari women is also witnessing remarkable growth by registering an increase in their presence in public and private sectors and in many jobs and non-traditional jobs, including civil aviation, police, military.
