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Qatar Tribune
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
NHRC chief, Lebanese officials pledge to enhance human rights efforts
QNA Beirut Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with a number of officials and representatives of civil society organisations during a series of meetings held in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, to enhance cooperation inhuman rights. The NHRC chairperson began her meetings with Dr. Michel Moussa, chairman of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee in the Lebanese Parliament. During the meeting, they emphasised the importance of cooperation in organising relevant events, research, and activities, in partnership with the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions and parliamentary institutions. She also reviewed Qatar's efforts to support the Palestinian people, particularly in the areas of humanitarian aid, contributing to the ceasefire, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. She expressed her concern over the policy of starvation and obstruction of relief pursued by the occupation authorities, which has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the Strip. She praised Lebanon's role in supporting the Palestinian cause, stressing the importance of ending double standards and preventing impunity. In another meeting, Al Attiyah met with Dr. Fadi Gerges, chairman of the Lebanese National Commission for Human Rights, which includes the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, along with several heads of civil society organisations concerned with the rights of persons with disabilities, women, and children. During the meeting, they discussed launching joint projects and initiatives, developing legislation, supporting complaint mechanisms, and strengthening national alliances for the protection of rights. She praised the Lebanese Commission's efforts in monitoring prisons, receiving complaints, and engaging internationally. She affirmed the support of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in Qatar, particularly with regard to reviewing accreditation files and providing expertise that contributed to the Qatari NHRC's attainment of an 'A' rating from the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions. Al Attiyah also called on civil society organisations to benefit from the United Nations human rights mechanisms and reviewed the NHRC's efforts to promote the rights of vulnerable groups, stressing Qatar's commitment to strengthening partnerships with Lebanon, which would contribute to improving the human rights situation in both countries.
Qatar Tribune
13-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QFFD explores support to Lebanon humanitarian, development efforts
QNA Beirut A delegation from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) held meetings with government officials and ministers of Lebanon to discuss development priorities and ways to enhance coordination as part of Qatar's firm commitment to supporting humanitarian and development efforts. The high-level meetings took place during an official visit led by Director-General of QFFD Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, alongside Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The visit included meetings with senior representatives from the Ministries of Energy, Public Health, and Social Affairs. This visit reaffirmed QFFD's enduring commitment to supporting the brotherly people of Lebanon and its dedication to enhancing cooperation with national and international partners to ensure the provision of effective and sustainable humanitarian and development services. It reflects Qatar's mission to foster humanitarian cooperation and promote sustainable global development for prosperity and stability. The delegation met with officials from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in line with efforts to support regional stability and address the needs of displaced populations. The meeting was followed by a field visit to the Masnaa border crossing on the Lebanese side, with the aim of enhancing coordination for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Syrian refugees, and reviewing the operational procedures in place. The delegation also reviewed the progress of the Emergency Response Project implemented by QFFD in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), which aims to provide vital support to host communities, internally displaced persons, and Syrian refugees across Beirut, Nabatieh, South Lebanon, Beqaa, and Baalbek-Hermel. By distributing 10,400 food baskets and 10,400 hygiene kits, the project seeks to alleviate the burden on overstretched local services and enhance the health and living conditions of more than 10,000 vulnerable individuals. The visit also included a field tour of Karantina Governmental Hospital to review the ongoing reconstruction efforts supported by QFFD to rehabilitate key sections of the hospital and assess wider needs within the healthcare sector. The visit underscored the importance of sustaining essential medical services for the local population.
