AMMAN — The Director of the Human
Rights Unit at the Prime Minister's Office, Dr.
Khalil Al-Abdallat, emphasized that the highest
political will in the Jordanian state, represented by His Majesty King
Abdullah, is dedicated to enhancing human rights alongside the reform and
modernization system.These remarks were made during a meeting with
representatives of civil society institutions in Al-Russeifa District, Zarqa
Governorate. The meeting, organized by the Rasid for Life Center, aimed to
strengthen the role of Jordanian civil society institutions and contribute to
the development of the human rights system at the local, national, regional,
and international levels.
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Abdallat explained that Royal Directives have led to the
adoption of a system for political, economic, administrative, and public sector
reform, as well as the National Center for Human Rights' study of the
legislative impact of the Electronic Crimes Law and the amendment of the
Right to Access to Information Law to enhance the human rights system in Jordan, the
Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
He further elaborated that the government has enacted a
package of legislation, policies, and practices directly aimed at fulfilling
its commitments and obligations to international human rights mechanisms. This
includes the amendment of the Jordanian Constitution, the Parties Law, the
Election Law, and the issuance of the Child Law. Moreover, the government has
amended the
Human Trafficking Law and issued the Administrative Regulation of
Government Communication Law, among other legislation and national strategies.
Additionally, practices have been improved by establishing an electronic
platform for monitoring complaints related to
human rights.
Abdallat noted that through this meeting, the government
seeks to enhance national consultation among all stakeholders in the Universal
Periodic Review of Human Rights. He highlighted that
Jordanian civil society institutions are essential partners and an important source of expertise in
developing the human rights system, promoting democracy, and upholding the rule
of law.
Furthermore, he emphasized the role of civil society
institutions in the Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights, particularly in
monitoring the third report for 2018. Discussions were held on the
recommendations that the state committed to studying and accepting, totaling
149 recommendations, in line with the decision of the
Human Rights Council No.
5/1. This decision considers the state responsible for implementing
international obligations, with other stakeholders, including civil society,
playing a role in the implementation process.
He also highlighted the contribution of civil society
institutions in interacting with the preparation of the Comprehensive National
Human Rights Plan 2016-2025. This plan is considered the first strategic
document for the Jordanian state to improve the human rights situation. Civil
society institutions have evaluated the plan twice.
Abdullah Al-Ghuwairy, representing the Rasid for Life
Center, commended the government and the
Human Rights Unit at the Prime Minister's Office for establishing a mechanism for consultation with civil
society institutions and national institutions to improve the human rights
situation in Jordan. He emphasized the importance of the Universal Periodic
Review of Human Rights and the government's achievements.
Attendees from civil society institutions presented the main
challenges and achievements they face in the Universal Periodic Review,
appreciating the government's efforts and the Human Rights Unit at the Prime
Minister's Office for conducting these consultations with relevant authorities
in the field of human rights.
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