AMMAN — The director of the Human Rights
Unit at the Prime Minister's Office,
Khalil Al-Abdallat said that Prime
Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh assigned the Human Rights Unit to conduct a series
of meetings and consultations with national institutions, civil society
organizations, and representatives of international and local organizations,
stakeholders, and journalists regarding the mechanism of the
Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights.
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Seven consultative meetings were held in
various regions, with the participation of approximately 1,000 national figures
from
civil society organizations, national institutions, and official
government agencies.
National efforts
Abdallat highlighted the role of civil
society institutions in interacting with the preparation of the Comprehensive
National Plan for Human Rights 2016–2025, which is the first strategic
document of the Jordanian state aimed at improving the human rights situation.
Civil society institutions have evaluated this plan twice, Al-Rai News
reported.
Jordan is celebrating the 75th anniversary
of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, reinforcing its role in promoting
these fundamental values. This aligns with His Majesty the King's vision of
working towards establishing a true partnership among all stakeholders to
advance the
human rights agenda and enhance the concept of the rule of law.
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