11th Arab human rights officials conference kicks off with Kuwait’s participation
The eleventh conference of officials responsible for human rights in Arab interior ministries began Tuesday in Hurghada, attended by a Kuwaiti delegation alongside representatives of Arab ministries of interior, international organizations, and human rights institutions. Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, Dr. Mohammad Koman, emphasized in his opening speech the importance of the agenda items addressing the enhancement of security agencies’ capacities to respect human rights during law enforcement.
He stated that exchanging successful experiences among member states would play a significant role in advancing this cause, noting that such exchange is a permanent feature in meetings and events held under this framework. Koman added that the Council is committed to engaging with international and Arab institutions and civil society, highlighting ongoing cooperation in hosting events aimed at promoting awareness on respecting human rights across Arab countries.
The conference will discuss developing human rights departments in Arab interior ministries in the digital era, reflecting the Council’s commitment to keeping pace with technological advancements and their implications for security matters. He referred to the Council’s February 2024 decision recommending the adoption of the Arab strategy to promote human rights in security work, a milestone achieved after years of dedicated effort in this field.
Koman stressed the need to uphold human rights in security practices and law enforcement aligning with national policies while encouraging effective Arab cooperation between official institutions and civil society organizations.
Hosting the conference in Egypt demonstrates the Ministry of Interior’s strong commitment to advancing Arab cooperation in promoting human rights and fostering mutual engagement among member states.
The conference will address improving human rights departments in ministries, enhancing coordination between police agencies and national, regional, and international organizations working on human rights protection. It will also review preliminary plans for implementing the Arab human rights strategy in security work, alongside presenting experiences from Arab ministries of interior on achievements and challenges in human rights practices.
The program includes a ceremony to award certificates to winners of a research competition among Arab security personnel on human rights, sponsored by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior and the Council of Arab Interior Ministers.
Source: KUNA
