Qatar delivers joint statement on behalf of 70 countries during interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on right to health

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar in Geneva HE Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah has delivered a joint statement on behalf of 70 cou...

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar in Geneva HE Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah has delivered a joint statement on behalf of 70 countries, representing different geographical regions, during her participation in an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to health, within the framework of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Her Excellency said that attacks on healthcare should be considered serious violations of international law, requiring the prosecution of perpetrators.

She emphasized in this context that accurate and timely reporting of such attacks is crucial to ensuring effective accountability, ending impunity, and preventing the recurrence of such violations.

She stressed that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a fundamental right of every human being, without discrimination, and is guaranteed in times of peace and war alike.

HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar in Geneva said that the principle of distinction during armed conflict requires parties to a conflict not to attack civilian objects, including hospitals, health facilities, and civilian health and care workers.