AMMAN — In a collaborative effort between the
human rights unit at the prime minister’s office and the Petra Development
Authority, a consultative meeting was held last Wednesday evening. The purpose
of the meeting was to engage with civil society institutions in the southern
region regarding the mechanisms for the fourth
Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
of
Human Rights in 2024.
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Khalil Al-Abdallat, director of human rights
unit at the
prime minister’s office highlighted the significant importance of
the human rights file. He mentioned that the government's commitment to
developing the comprehensive national human rights plan 2016-2025 underscores
its dedication to improving the human rights situation in various dimensions,
including civil, political, economic, social, cultural rights, the Jordan News
Agency, Petra reported. Additionally, the plan aims to
protect vulnerable groups, such as children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Al-Abdallat emphasized that the government follows a
methodology of national consultation in preparing reports, both contractual and
non-contractual.
Three successive reviews
The Kingdom has already conducted three
successive reviews of the human rights situation. As a result, 226
recommendations were made in the third report in 2018. Out of these, 149
recommendations gained the approval of the Jordanian government, which has been
consistently implementing them in collaboration with diverse entities and
civil society institutions.
He added that the consultative meetings are
crucial for developing a shared and consensus-driven vision aimed at enhancing
the current situation. These meetings also facilitate the allocation of
responsibilities and roles for all stakeholders within the kingdom.
Implement UPR recommendations
Meanwhile, he pointed out that the directives
from
Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh to the government to implement the
UPR recommendations, along with the feedback from international and regional
mechanisms, as well as the final observations and recommendations from the
National Center for Human Rights, have significantly contributed to advancing
the reform process in the field of human rights.
In line with the 75th anniversary
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Furthermore, he noted that this national
meeting coincides with the global celebration of the 75th anniversary of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This further reinforces the role of
government entities in promoting noble values, as outlined in the royal vision
for establishing genuine partnerships among all stakeholders to advance human
rights and strengthen the concept of the rule of law.
Last Tuesday, His Majesty King Abdullah II
met with members of the Board of Trustees of the National Center for Human
Rights. During the meeting, His Majesty emphasized the pivotal role of the
center in disseminating a culture of human rights.
In addition, Suleiman Farajat the president
of the Petra Development Authority (PDA), extended a warm welcome to the
government team. He underscored the significance of holding such meetings in
Petra, which serves as a convergence point for diverse cultures.
Lastly, Maram Al-Freihat, commissioner for
local development and the environment at PDA highlighted the importance of the
meeting. She emphasized the value of listening to the perspectives of the local
community on human rights issues and the periodic review of
Jordan's human rights record.
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