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QRCS, GIHR sign co-operation pact

The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a co-operation agreement with the Geneva Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (GIHR) to support and enhance joint activities and programmes that serve humanitarian causes, promote and protect human rights, and consolidate the principles of international humanitarian law.The agreement was signed by QRC Secretary-General Faisal Mohammed al-Emadi and GIHR executive director Nazar Abdelgadir Saleh.On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, al-Emadi praised the co-operation with the institute, which will strengthen relations between the two sides in the fields of international humanitarian law, advocacy and humanitarian diplomacy, and studies and research.He said that this agreement reflects the QRCS’s commitment to promoting legal concepts and supporting joint advocacy efforts, alongside humanitarian work to achieve human development, adding that it is an extension of the series of partnerships it is working to strengthen to achieve its humanitarian goals.Al-Emadi emphasised that this co-operation will open new horizons and enable both sides to enhance their joint efforts in supporting humanitarian issues and advocacy.He stressed that this partnership will contribute significantly to achieving the goals, advancing development, and serving Qatar’s community and the world, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.Al-Emadi indicated that co-operation with the GIHR represents an opportunity to better understand humanitarian issues and find more efficient ways to provide relief and assistance.Saleh meanwhile indicated that signing the agreement is a significant step toward advancing work between the QRCS and GIHR, by establishing an institutional framework to regulate joint co-operation in the field of promoting and protecting human rights and international humanitarian law.He considered this agreement a starting point for a new phase of co-operation and an encouragement for the completion of more projects of mutual interest.As part of the co-operation between the two entities, QRCS employees benefited from a lecture on the intersection between international human rights law and international humanitarian law, delivered by Saleh and GIHR country director (Sudan) Adel Sharif.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi

Doha Film Festival in November

Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the programming and awards sections for the upcoming Doha Film Festival (DFF), being held from November 20-28 this year.The announcement was made during the 78th Cannes Film Festival which marks the 15th anniversary of DFI, first announced in Cannes in 2010 by DFI Chair HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.With a total prize money of over $300,000, DFF will feature a dynamic official selection of films in four competition strands: International Feature Film Competition, showcasing powerful new works by emerging and established filmmakers from around the world; International Short Film Competition, highlighting innovative storytelling in a concise format; Ajyal Film Competition, judged by the festival’s unique youth jury that offer fresh, generational perspectives; and the Made in Qatar Competition, dedicated to celebrating the creativity and talent of filmmakers based in Qatar.DFF will also feature industry sessions, community screenings with a special programme for youth, and a range of engaging events. DFI CEO and festival director Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, said: “Doha Film Festival is not only a celebration of cinema, but a platform for purpose-driven storytelling amplifying important voices that are redefining the global film landscape with depth, nuance, and truth.”At the heart of the festival are four main competition sections, each with distinguished international juries: the International Feature Film Competition jury will consist of five industry experts selecting winners in Best Narrative (with a prize money of $75,000), Best Documentary ($50,000), Best Artistic Achievement for feature narrative or documentary ($45,000), and Best Performance ($15,000) categories. A certificate of Special Mention will also be presented to a feature narrative or documentary.In the International Short Film Competition, judged by a three-member jury, films will compete for Best Film – Narrative or Documentary ($20,000), Best Director ($12,000), and Best Performance ($7,000).Made in Qatar Competition will celebrate talent based in Qatar with awards for Best Short – Narrative or Documentary ($15,000), Best Director ($10,000) and Best Performance ($5,000).Ajyal Film Competition with a youth jury aged 16-25 will have an important presence at DFF, presenting awards for Best Feature – Narrative or Documentary ($35,000) and Best Short – Narrative or Documentary ($12,000). An Audience Award will also be presented during the festival with the winner receiving a certificate and trophy.

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