Arab Business and Human Rights Dialogue commits to strengthen efforts to implement UN guiding principles

Doha, Qatar: The inaugural Dialogue on Business and Human Rights in Arab Region concluded yesterday on a high note. The event was organised by the...

Doha, Qatar: The inaugural Dialogue on Business and Human Rights in Arab Region concluded yesterday on a high note.

The event was organised by the National Human Rights Committee, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and UNICEF. The event was held under the theme “Charting the Course for Responsible Business Practices in the Arab Region.”

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, H.E. Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, stated that participants convened in Doha for a two-day open dialogue aimed at identifying best practices that integrate human rights with business interests, particularly in a sector that affects millions throughout the Arab region.

She expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the event, during which attendees worked collaboratively to identify challenges and develop effective solutions and strategies to address them. Al Attiyah emphasized that the recommendations and proposals generated will serve to enhance and safeguard human rights within the business context, ensuring that all stakeholders contribute to a future where individuals can lead lives marked by dignity and security.

Several recommendations were made by participants at the conclusion of the dialogue, which were read by Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali.