Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiya has affirmed that the annual celebration of International Women's Day is an opportunity to assess the progress made in women's enjoyment of their rights on the ground. It is also a very important occasion to highlight the most prominent achievements made by women at all levels, and in various fields of economic, political, social and administrative life.
She added that the United Nations celebrations of International Women's Day are under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, come within the framework of enhancing women's participation in technology, finding more creative solutions and greater possibilities for innovations that meet women's needs, promoting gender equality and empower them with jobs related to technical sciences, engineering and mathematics, leading to an increase in the percentage of womens employment in the fields of artificial intelligence.
She emphasized that this celebration expresses great appreciation for the support of women's efforts to participate digitally in technology and innovation to achieve progress and sustainable development in their societies.
Al Attiya praised the efforts of the State of Qatar, saying that the State of Qatar has placed guaranteeing women's rights at the forefront of its national strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030 by creating an effective legislative and institutional environment.
She also commended the many achievements made by the State of Qatar in the field of women's rights at the level of enacting new legislation, amending existing ones, removing practical obstacles, and resolving many problems that prohibit, obstruct, or prevent women from enjoying their human rights as mothers, educators, and custodians of their children.
She pointed out that the educational system equalized between the two genders, and that it rose to the level of distinguished international educational systems as it provides citizens with what meets their needs and the needs of Qatari society, adding that the educational system includes educational curricula and training programs that respond to the current and future needs of the labor market. It also includes high-quality educational and training opportunities that are commensurate with the aspirations and capabilities of each individual, in addition to lifelong education programs available to all.
In the context of education, Al Attiya stressed that Qatari women have achieved success in the fields of science, engineering and technology. They also participate, along with men, in supporting the digital economy based on innovation and applications of artificial intelligence.
Al Attiya commended the progress made by Qatar in increasing job opportunities for Qatari women and supporting them professionally in the framework of the increasing and diversified participation of Qataris in the labor force, affirming that the educational system has effectively reflected in increasing job opportunities.
Al Attiya appreciated that Qatar assigned three ministerial portfolios to women, and considered it a positive step regarding the empowerment of Qatari women and their assumption of leadership positions in the Country, confirming the increase in the number of women participating in political and public life, and assuming public office.
Al Attiya noted the efforts of civil society organizations in the context of educating the importance of developing legislation regulating women's rights, playing an influential role in this regard, and facilitating access to remedies and justice, in order to protect all women's rights and imposing deterrent penalties on anyone who violates these rights.
Al Attiya called for strengthening the efforts made in the field of educating the Qatari society on women's rights, as well as strengthening efforts to combat violence against women, and increasing women's representation in the Shura Council and parliaments, noting the presence of women in the diplomatic corps, and their presence in many leadership, executive and administrative positions.
Al Attiya confirmed that the NHRC made a lot of efforts to promote women's rights, indicating that the committee signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Social Development and the Family to develop and deepen mutual cooperation between them, and to take advantage of the common capabilities of the two parties, especially with regard to women and children's affairs.
The MoU covers cooperation and exchange of experiences in the field of lessons learned, enriching awareness activities, and addressing international and local opinions on issues related to the social sector. It also includes the exchange of views and consultations related to the development of relevant legislation and regulations related to the specializations of the two parties.