Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) launched a series of training workshops on improving the treatment of inmates in penal and correctional institutions, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Penal Reform International (PRI).
In a statement yesterday, the NHRC said that the series of training workshops is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to promote human rights and achieve a more just and humane environment within penal and correctional institutions.
This is achieved by focusing on practical training and capacity building, and achieving a sustainable positive impact not only on inmates but also on all segments of society. This reflects the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to international standards and the rule of law.
Director of the Penal and Correctional Institutions Department (PCID) at the Ministry of Interior, Major General Nasser Mohammed Al-Sayed said that the penal institutions have become, in this current era, a cultural indicator of the extent of a country’s commitment to human rights.
He pointed out that penal institutions are no longer merely places for punishment implementations, but have transformed into platforms for the rehabilitation and integration of inmates into society as active members and good citizens, using various educational, pedagogical, and professional means and influences.
Secretary-General of NHRC H E Sultan bin Hassan Al-Jamali emphasized that these training workshops embody the Committee’s serious commitment to working with all national partners to promote human rights and affirm respect for the inherent dignity of all human beings, in line with the requirements of the State’s Permanent Constitution, the Qatar National Vision 2030, and the legislation and public policies adopted by the State to implement its human rights obligations.
Al-Jamali noted that the NHRC closely monitors measures related to the promotion of human rights in penal institutions and monitors various interactions related to the treatment of inmates.
