Chairperson of Qatar National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah has affirmed that the convention of the regional dialogue forum on "human rights: promoting equality and combating discrimination in the context of migration”, is one of the most consequential and best practices at the level of the Gulf human rights work.
She added the working papers presented at the forum discussed all aspects through which expatriates could be exposed to discrimination and racism - chiefly their inclusion in the society, sports, figuring out human rights mechanisms and their relationship with sports, identifying the shared interests and raising sport-related issues, as well as exchanging expertise and ideas about combating racism in sport.
The forum shed the light on the current policies and regulations that could be thoroughly ineffective in combating racism in sport, along with the role of media in addressing racism in sport, the successful experiences and best practices derived from a range of experiences that effectively address racism in sport, Al Attiyah highlighted. She pointed out that the forum, likewise, focused on the possibility of enhancing education and awareness about combating racism among the sports community, as well as the measures that could be taken to support athletes who are exposed to racism and the potential role the fans can perform in combating racism in sport. (QNA) page 2