DOHA: Qatar National Human Rights Committee (QNHRC) yesterday concluded its one-month training programmer for law students.
The programme was organised in collaboration with College of Law at Qatar University (QU).
The programme, part of implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed between QNHRC and QU, included practical training for the students during eight sessions, said Jaber Al Huwail, Director, Legal Affairs, NHRC.
Students and their trainers discussed the establishment of national human right institutions, Paris principles being used as a basis for the establishment of these institutions, aims and mandates of QNHRC, implementation of national and international laws, in particular the Qatari labour law, he said. Al Huwail said students also learnt how complaints and grievances are received and addressed under the Qatari laws.
With regard to human rights situation in Qatar, the students were able to review QNHRC’s annual reports and activities, in collaboration with authorities concerned and other local and international organisations.
The programme added value to the education of law, said Professor Mohammed Yahya Matar, Director, Law Clinic programme at the college.
It also raised the student’s awareness about the basic principles of human rights and global and regional standards in relation to the Qatari laws, he added.
Students praised the programme and said it provided them with opportunities to learn about local and international laws on human rights and enabled them to understand the rules of professional responsibility.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar National Human Rights Committee (QNHRC) yesterday concluded its one-month training programmer for law students.
The programme was organised in collaboration with College of Law at Qatar University (QU).
The programme, part of implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed between QNHRC and QU, included practical training for the students during eight sessions, said Jaber Al Huwail, Director, Legal Affairs, NHRC.
Students and their trainers discussed the establishment of national human right institutions, Paris principles being used as a basis for the establishment of these institutions, aims and mandates of QNHRC, implementation of national and international laws, in particular the Qatari labour law, he said. Al Huwail said students also learnt how complaints and grievances are received and addressed under the Qatari laws.
With regard to human rights situation in Qatar, the students were able to review QNHRC’s annual reports and activities, in collaboration with authorities concerned and other local and international organisations.
The programme added value to the education of law, said Professor Mohammed Yahya Matar, Director, Law Clinic programme at the college.
It also raised the student’s awareness about the basic principles of human rights and global and regional standards in relation to the Qatari laws, he added.
Students praised the programme and said it provided them with opportunities to learn about local and international laws on human rights and enabled them to understand the rules of professional responsibility.
The Peninsula
