4th National Human Rights Forum to take place on Tuesday

Doha, Qatar: The 4th National Human Rights Forum, organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior...

Doha, Qatar: The 4th National Human Rights Forum, organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, will kick off on Tuesday and run for two days, under the theme "Human Rights at the Heart of Drug Control: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions."

The forum will be held in cooperation with the Ministries of Social Development and Family, Education and Higher Education, and Public Health, with the participation of the Public Prosecution, the National Planning Council, the National Cyber Security Agency, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and other relevant official entities, in addition to the participation of specialised UN offices, civil society, and the media.

Holding the 4th edition of the forum comes within the context of the national interest in strengthening comprehensive drug prevention measures, to address growing global challenges and confront new patterns of drug-related crimes.

Secretary-General of the NHRC, HE Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali stated that drug abuse and illicit trafficking are among the most serious challenges facing human rights worldwide.

His Excellency noted that organising this event reflects the Committee's firm belief in the importance of this issue and the need for concerted efforts to confront this scourge that threatens the world's youth.