The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s commitment towards furthering Bahrain’s compliance with international conventions of human rights received a slew of appreciations yesterday from top UN officials.
Appreciating Bahrain’s action in protecting the Children were Mohamed El Zarkani, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Roueida El Hage, the regional representative of OHCHR, Dr Hatem Aly, the UNODC Representative for the Gulf region, and Eltayeb Adam, the UNICEF Representative to the Gulf Area.
“Momentous step” El Zarkani called the ratification and issuance of the Corrective Justice Law for Children by Bahrain as a “momentous step” showcasing commitment towards furthering compliance with international conventions on human rights, warranting restorative justice, and safeguarding the lives of children from mistreatment.
Palestinian presidency praises Saudi Arabia position in support of rights of Palestinians February 04, 2021
Saudi Gazette report
RAMALLAH The Palestinian presidency has praised Saudi Arabia’s stance under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman in support of the just and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
The spokesman for the Palestinian presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, said in a statement on Wednesday that the position taken by Saudi Arabia in global forums, especially in the UN Security Council, is an affirmation of its adherence to the Arab Peace Initiative and its commitment to peace as a strategic option to achieve the principle of the two-state solution.
APC President Majid Rashed appointed as UNICEF s National Ambassador from UAE 01/25/21
In a major fillip to the Asian Paralympic family and to the Paralympic Movement in the region, APC President Majid Rashed has been appointed as a United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) first National Ambassador from the United Arab Emirates.
The appointment has come months after the Asian Paralympic Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNICEF to promote the rights of children and youth with disabilities, and to work together for their greater inclusion into society.
In his new role on behalf of UNICEF, Rashed will help give children a voice and bring their needs to the attention of decision-makers. He will contribute to UNICEF’s advocacy and work to achieve all child rights.
Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majid Rashed has been
appointed as a United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) first
National Ambassador from the United Arab Emirates.
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