At its seventh meeting held on April 10, 2023, the Board of Trustees for the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) reviewed its strategic plan for the years 2023-2025. Maqsoud Kruse, the Chairperson of the NHRI Board of Trustees, led the meeting, which was attended by various government representatives.
One of the main items on the agenda was the NHRI’s strategic plan for 2023-2025, which focuses on strengthening human rights protection and promoting a culture of human rights in the UAE. The plan involves working with relevant entities and establishing mechanisms to monitor the implementation of international human rights standards at the national level.
The board also discussed ongoing projects involving academic cooperation with leading institutions, such as universities and research centers, to develop human rights fields, exchange experiences, train human rights professionals, and produce scientific research and publications on human rights, according to WAM.
The NHRI aims to build sustainable partnerships with various institutions to enhance human rights protection and develop mechanisms for human rights work. In addition, the NHRI Board of Trustees reviewed the institution’s plan to actively participate in regional and international forums in 2023, as well as host visits from other countries’ national human rights institutions to exchange expertise and build relations.
Representatives from five government entities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and the Ministry of Community Development, were present at the meeting.
The Board of Trustees discussed the initiatives and efforts of these entities in all human rights files, with NHRI aiming to establish coordination mechanisms between government entities and the six permanent committees to address relevant human rights issues.
Established in 2021 through Federal Law No. (12) as an independent institution with financial and administrative independence, the NHRI seeks to protect and promote human rights in the UAE, taking into account the UAE Constitution, mandates, and relevant international treaties. The institution operates in accordance with the Paris Principles, which govern the work of national human rights institutions approved by the United Nations.
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