NHRC concludes training programme for summer school centres

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has concluded its annual campaign, during which it delivered a training programme targeting su...

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has concluded its annual campaign, during which it delivered a training programme targeting summer centres for Qatari and expatriate students in public schools, as well as Qatari students in Khalifa Secondary School for Boys, Omar Bin Al-Khattab Secondary School for Boys, and Al-Wakra Secondary School for Boys, for the age group 6–18. The campaign ran from July 13 to August 7.

Director of the Programmes and Education Department at the NHRC Hamad Salem Al-Hajri has stressed that through human rights education, students can become active members of society capable of defending their own rights and the rights of others.

He noted that one of the main objectives of the training programme was to enhance students’ understanding of rights and duties, teaching them both their entitlements and their responsibilities toward themselves and others. 

The programme also aimed to develop active citizenship, encourage students to participate in society, and promote human values such as respect, tolerance, equality, and justice. Al-Hajri added that teaching the principles of human rights equips students to protect themselves and others from violations, thereby contributing to the building of a better, fairer, and more respectful society.

He further explained that raising awareness helps foster equality among students, promotes civic participation, and improves mutual understanding and respect among individuals from different backgrounds and cultures — especially since summer centres bring together both citizens and residents.