AMMAN — Senate President Faisal
Fayez received the 18th annual report on human rights in Jordan for the year
2021 on Thursday, affirming the Senate’s support for efforts made by the
National Center for Human Rights (NCHR).
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Fayez said Senate will examine the report
and develop recommendations to discuss taking any necessary legislative
measures with the government.
NCHR Chair Samar Hajj Hassan presented the
report to Fayez, who highlighted the report’s "transparency and integrity”
as reflecting the NCHR’s efforts to advance Jordan's human rights situation and
address any abuses in cooperation with the concerned authorities.
This effort, Fayez noted, comes in parallel
with the hard work of the Kingdom's national institutions to advance human
rights conditions, with Jordan's Constitution and laws strengthening these
rights.
The Senate president called on the center
to
implement His Majesty King Abdullah's directives to strengthen the rule of
law and promote concepts of justice, equality, and integrity.
Parliamentary focus on human rightsLower House Speaker Ahmed Al-Safadi also received
the 18th annual report on human rights in Jordan for the year 2021 on Thursday,
commenting on the “remarkable” focus that Parliament gives to
human rights in
Jordan.
The Lower House committees will examine the
report's recommendations and follow up on its observations, in line with Royal
directives, Safadi said.
Hajj Hassan presented the report to Safadi,
who expressed appreciation for the center's efforts to assess the
national human rights situation.
For her part, Hajj Hassan highlighted the Lower
House's role in encouraging the modernization of Jordan's legislative system,
promoting human rights, and strengthening rule of law in a bid to implement King
Abdullah’s vision to achieve more comprehensive reforms.
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