A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/56/NGO/139. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 56th session (June–July 2024), focuses on the importance of enhancing government performance in realizing the right to health. It highlights the United Arab Emirates’ experience as a pioneering model in ensuring universal and equitable access to physical and mental health services, particularly through the World Governments Summit initiative.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/56/NGO/188. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 56th session (June–July 2024), commends the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in combating discrimination, racism, extremism, and hate speech. It positions the UAE’s national model as a best practice to be globally emulated in support of the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/56/NGO/161. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 56th session (June–July 2024), focuses on the importance of strengthening the independence of judges and lawyers. It calls for upholding the sovereignty of the judiciary and refraining from practices that undermine the independence of justice systems. The statement also commends the United Arab Emirates as a model for ensuring fair and transparent trials.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/56/NGO/140. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 56th session (June–July 2024), focuses on the need to strengthen the right to education for all. It highlights the role of the United Arab Emirates in advancing equitable access to quality education, particularly for marginalized populations in developing countries, in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4.
Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, as part of the interactive dialogue on the report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding the work of UN bodies and their recommendations on human rights and emerging digital technologies, particularly AI. In her statement, she stressed the need for legal and regulatory frameworks to keep pace with rapid digital developments, and for AI to be harnessed to serve human dignity and promote digital justice and transparency, noting the pioneering experience of the UAE in this field.
Mr. Salam Abukarnib, Member of the Board of Directors of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, as part of the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions. The statement addressed deaths in detention as a neglected global human rights issue and emphasized the need to reform correctional institutions and guarantee the rights of detainees to life and care. It also highlighted the UAE’s experience in modernizing its correctional system and securing high international accreditation for its facilities.
Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue under Agenda Item 3, commenting on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. In her statement, she addressed the importance of protecting the independence of the judiciary and strengthening justice guarantees, while praising the UAE’s experience in maintaining the independence of the judiciary and its high-ranking positions globally in rule of law indicators.
Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the interactive dialogue under Agenda Item 3, addressing global efforts to promote the right to health. She praised the work of the Special Rapporteur on the right to health and called for closer UN and national coordination to ensure fair and effective responses to health crises and pandemics, while highlighting the UAE’s leading role in this field.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/56/NGO/141. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 56th session (June–July 2024), focuses on the need to enhance the protection of women from economic violence. It calls for the establishment of a comprehensive UN definition of this form of abuse and highlights the United Arab Emirates as a regional model in advancing women’s economic empowerment.
