Qatar's National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has launched its annual schools awareness campaign, targeting students at primary, preparatory and secondary levels across the country as part of a sustained effort to embed human rights values from an early age.
The campaign introduces students to the committee's mission and core human rights principles through a structured training package, and includes specialised lectures on keeping children safe in digital environments. Activities got under way at the Fourth Assalam School.
NHRC Director of Programs and Education Hamad al-Hajri said the initiative sits within the committee's 2024–2030 strategy, specifically its objective of broadening human rights awareness across Qatari society.
He said beginning with schools reflects a conviction that early education is among the most effective tools for preventing future violations, calling it a long-term investment in building a society grounded in justice and respect for rights.
"Knowledge of rights and duties is essential for both individual and societal development," he said, describing awareness as foundational to the advancement of freedom, justice and peace.
The campaign has drawn a warm response from school administrators. Fourth Assalam School head Safaa Abu Nada praised both the substance and delivery of the programme, noting it had meaningfully improved students' understanding of digital rights and responsible behaviour online.
A dedicated session on child protection in the digital sphere was delivered by NHRC Head of Studies and Research Abdulrahman al-Hammadi, who outlined the legal and ethical challenges arising from rapidly expanding online interaction. He stressed that the digital environment knows no geographical or cultural borders, making it all the more vital to equip children with the knowledge to navigate it safely and in accordance with international human rights standards.