International experts highlight the leadership of the UAE in the field of human rights and the promotion of interfaith dialogue
With the participation of experts and specialists from thirteen international human rights groups, a number of which hold consultative status with the United Nations, a high-level panel discussion on human rights in the UAE was held today, Tuesday, in Geneva, via visual communication technology.
This panel discussion concluded with the announcement of the special shadow report of the United Arab Emirates submitted to the forty-third session of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The UAE is a global role model in the field of combating extremism and terrorism
In an intervention dedicated to the Emirati efforts in the field of combating extremism and terrorism, Andy vermaut, a human rights activist in the defense of minorities and the support and promotion of human rights at the global level, praised the Emirati experience in the field of combating extremism and terrorism.
Andy Fermot, representative of the Global Council for Public Diplomacy and Community Dialogue, affirmed that the UAE is committed to participating in global efforts to combat extremism and terrorism, explaining that the country has given priority to reintegrating people convicted of extremism and terrorism cases into society, as well as giving priority to preventing radicalism and extremism, and preventing the fall of People in the clutches of extremism and terrorism.
Andy Fermot highlighted that the UAE is working in the field of building clinics and hospitals and rehabilitating extremists and extremists, as well as assisting and supporting persons previously convicted in cases related to extremism and terrorism, and giving them the opportunity to reintegrate into society after the expiration of their imprisonment.
The international expert in the field of combating terrorism and extremism added that the UAE has also strengthened the strength of laws and legal rules in order to impose maximum penalties on extremists and terrorists, and is also making great efforts to combat the financing of terrorism and money laundering that finance terrorist and extremist groups.
In its strategy to combat and combat extremism and terrorism, the UAE also focuses on international cooperation and partnerships with relevant institutions and countries by building and strengthening partnerships and contributing to international efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
Andy Fermaut stressed that “the UAE is actively committed with international bodies to combat extremism and terrorism, and is developing an integrated plan to implement this.”
The international expert explained that “the UAE places a priority on preventing extremism before it occurs, by raising awareness and in an educational manner,” noting that “the UAE focuses on the implementation strategy, through strict laws, that repel anyone who attempts to engage in terrorist activities, with strict legal consequences, as well as strict control over Money laundering operations and financial transfers to terrorist organizations.
The UAE is a pioneer in the field of peace and tolerance
For his part, Eric Gozlan, President of the International Council for Diplomacy and Dialogue in Paris, shed light on the Emirati leadership and leadership in the field of peace-building and the promotion of dialogue between religions and cultures, stressing that the UAE is a pioneer in the field of peace and tolerance, as it understood that coexistence means working together, and this What it embodied through the Abrahamic Accord, which was an example of homogeneity in the region.
Eric Gozlan stressed that the UAE has taken several specific initiatives in the field of peace-building and promoting dialogue between religions and cultures, the most prominent of which is hosting the Pope of the Vatican.
The international expert explained that the UAE is a pioneering country in the field of peace-building and dialogue between religions and cultures in the region, stressing that it “opened its doors to all cultures and races, and it also signed the Abrahamic Accord with Israel in the service of peace in the region.”
Eric Cozlan pointed out that the UAE hosts the first Jewish temple, which was built in the UAE under the auspices of the President of the Emirates, and presented a copy of the revolution as a gift, highlighting that all these achievements show that the UAE is open not only to tolerance, but that this country is not afraid to open its doors to all religions and cultures. She is a pioneer in tolerance.”
The same spokesman added, “The agreement between the UAE and Israel serves peace in the region, and the Emirati and Israeli peoples have accepted this agreement, indicating that the UAE has not lost its identity and culture despite the signing of this agreement with Israel.”
The UAE is a regional model in promoting democratic values, foremost of which is equality between women and men
For her part, Pat Teitelbaum, representative of the Movement for Influencing Peace and Coexistence, and an activist in building relationships with professionals, said, “The UAE has strengthened the values of democracy, on top of which is the consecration of equality between women and men, and all segments of society.”
In her intervention, Pat Teitelbaum confirmed that the UAE has made pioneering efforts in the field of developing the medical and health field, and has also shown tremendous flexibility during the “Covid 19” period through the humanitarian measures and initiatives it has taken, both internally and externally.
The expert indicated that the UAE has strengthened home education, as well as economic support, in addition to strengthening the market economy and all foodstuffs, “and it also sent humanitarian aid to Yemen and other countries to face its crisis during the Corona crisis.”
Pat Teitelbaum continued, “The UAE has also worked to promote education,” stressing that “the UAE is a role model and had the courage to open this dialogue and tolerance with all minorities and all segments of society.”
The UAE has made great achievements in the field of economic, social, cultural and environmental rights
Dr. Manel Msalmi of the European Association for the Defense of Minorities shed light on the UAE’s efforts and achievements in the field of economic, social, cultural and environmental rights.
Manel Masalami affirmed that the United Arab Emirates has strengthened its close cooperation with the European Union, in order to raise all future challenges, and to enhance constructive cooperation in various fields.
The international expert in the field of minorities indicated that the UAE has made tremendous achievements in the field of human rights and gender equality, and the enhancement of women’s capabilities and their integration into society and work, through the ratification of a number of international agreements.
Manel Masalami explained that the UAE has adopted a complete strategy for the family in order to build society and build the foundations of families through participation with institutions, noting in this regard that Dubai hosted an international forum dedicated to families and families, in which various institutions participated to provide services to families as well as to enhance social protection as well as support and enhance the spirit of awareness among families.
The same spokeswoman considered that this forum constituted an opportunity to discuss violence against women, and the great efforts made by the United Arab Emirates to combat violence against women, protect the family and protect women in order to raise children, as well as in the field of combating verbal, economic and psychological violence against women in order to provide support Complete psychotherapy for women and children.
Manel Masalami highlighted that the UAE has succeeded, thanks to its leadership, initiatives and great efforts, in achieving full equality between women and men, both in the public and private sectors, as well as by establishing institutions to integrate women into society and the labor market.
The same spokeswoman stressed that “this Emirati success cannot be a ‘coincidence’, rather it is the result of a great effort in which a number of Emirati institutions participated, which also participated in opening projects such as the Louvre Museum in Paris, to preserve culture.”
Manel Masalami explained that the UAE has also launched specific initiatives to preserve the environment and promote work for climate and sustainability, which have become a priority on the UAE’s agenda, stressing that the UAE is also working to ensure an environmental transition and reduce the impact of carbon dioxide.
The international expert also stressed the UAE’s commitments in the field of reducing 30 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in order to transfer and use conventional energy to clean energy in the future, stressing that the UAE has made large investments in this field.
The UAE has become a key partner in the human rights file around the world
Ayman Nasri, for the Arab-European Forum for Dialogue and Human Rights, said, “The UAE has become a key partner in the human rights file around the world.
Ayman Nasri highlighted that “the UAE provides technical support to promote a culture of human rights to other countries around the world.”
The UAE is a pioneer in the field of human rights
For his part, Issa Al-Arabi, representative of the “Arab Union for Human Rights,” said, “The UAE is a pioneer in the field of human rights, and that human rights are no longer a luxury, but rather a concerned duty for all governments.”
Issa Al-Arabi explained that “the UAE submitted its periodic report on human rights, and 97 countries praised its efforts in this field, and this indicates that it is on the right path in this field.”
The position of the UAE places it at the forefront of the region in raising awareness of human rights violations
Stephen Bruner, a professor of political science at Rutgers University, stressed that “the UAE’s position places it at the forefront of the region in raising awareness of human rights violations and spreading awareness campaigns.”
Stephen Brunner explained that the UAE must focus on private standards to distinguish truth from fake news, and cooperation between the private and public sectors is necessary.
The international expert stressed the need to disseminate educational tools and information about human rights in schools and educational institutions,” stressing that “the media is the main weapon to combat human rights violations, and success in this battle is impossible without the media.”
A high-level panel discussion on Human Rights in the United Arab Emirates was being held on Tuesday, in Geneva, in which experts and specialists from Thirteen international human rights groups with advisory capacity with the United Nations launched the Shadow Report for UAE submitted for the 43rd Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The session include experts and specialists in the field of human rights, especially the universal periodic review mechanism, representing a wide spectrum of relevant government sectors, national human rights institutions and international organizations. This year, the discussion will also include a number of media professionals specialized in media and human rights issues, and a group of academics and representatives of centers studies, research, thought and opinion.
The experts in the panel discussion come from many well-known international organizations and have years of experience under their belt. A number of international experts at the discussion also come from the field of human rights, and leaders of international human rights organizations with consultative status at the United Nations.
The session was moderated by Dr. Cristine Mirre from CAP Conscience et liberte and Ayman Nasry from Arab European Forum for Dialogue and Human Rights will introduce the universal periodic review mechanism and the contributions of non-governmental organizations to it, and the importance of the report in promoting the universal periodic review of the state in the 43rd session.
Whereas, Dr. Manel Msalmi from the European Association for The Defense of Minorities will highlight the efforts and achievements of the UAE in the field of Economic, Social cultural and environmental rights. Various other speakers from renowned organizations from around the world will also highlight the importance of human rights and strives made in the area by UAE. The session also includes a discussion with Mahmoud Bassiouni, Member of the Egyptian National Council for Human Rights, highlighting the use of the media to undermine the human rights achievements. The session will conclude with an open discussion on the importance of media.
The UAE’s human rights report will be discussed at the meetings of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in May as part of the forty-third periodic assessment.
The panel discussion provided a unique opportunity in understanding the achievements of the UAE in fulfilling its human rights obligations – which gets undermined in the 24/7 global media cycle. Participants will get a chance to understand the issues, challenges and gains made in the UAE through thoughtful discussions by experts with evidence-based analysis on the subject.
