The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) participated in the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference "Impactful Alliances", which kicked off May 2024 at the UN headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Mariam Al-Ahmadi, UAHR Vice President, led the Association's delegation and team of human rights experts, representing civil society in the UAE.
The Union Association for Human Rights expressed its appreciation for the swift actions implemented by the government of the United Arab Emirates in proactively addressing the unusual low-pressure weather system that passed over the country on April 16, 2024.
The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) has commended President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a leader and role model for promoting peace and coexistence worldwide. It also noted His Highness' role in advancing the UAE's efforts to promote principles of human fraternity globally, solidifying its position as a leading global hub for peace and human coexistence.
The "Role of Human Rights Mechanisms in the Context of Armed Conflicts" seminar organised by the Union Association for Human Rights at the United Nations Palace for Human Rights in early April 2024, presented the UAE's humanitarian endeavours amidst wars and armed conflicts. At the event, which was held at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, the speakers highlighted the UAE's leading role as a humanitarian aid donor relative to its gross national income.
The Union Association for Human Rights emphasized the need to improve human rights globally through the support and enhancement of human rights bodies and mechanisms for the future. The association urged world countries to adopt the pioneering experience of the United Arab Emirates in developing its human rights legislation so as to protecting digital and environmental rights on a global scale.
The Union Association for Human Rights praised the Law on Regulating Reform and Rehabilitation Centers in Abu Dhabi, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This law completes the transfer of responsibilities and functions of managing correctional and penal facilities, as well as juvenile institutions, from Abu Dhabi Police to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, effective since January.
The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) highlighted the efforts being made by the UAE to combat terrorism and dry up its sources globally, pointing out the UAE's contributions to promoting world peace and enshrining international commitment to human rights.
The Union Association for Human Rights commends the adoption by the UN General Assembly, in March 2024, of a resolution on "Measures to Combat Islamophobia," as part of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The association praised the call within the resolution for the appointment of a UN Special Envoy on combating Islamophobia, emphasizing that the resolution contributes to establishing inclusive communities grounded in peace and justice. They urged the international community to ensure follow-up on the resolution, strengthening the principle of peaceful coexistence among peoples and cultures and upholding universal human rights.
The Union Association for Human Rights extends warm congratulations to Emirati women on International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, which this year (2024) highlights the theme Investing_in_Women.
The Union Association for Human Rights has emphasized the urgent need to bolster climate justice globally to support climate protection and empower nations and communities to avoid the adverse effects of climate change on people and the planet. In collaboration with the Arab-European Forum for Dialogue and Human Rights, the association issued a statement addressing the third agenda item of the UN Human Rights Council’s high-level "55th" session held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The statement has been registered under the special consultative NGO documents at the UN.
Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Kaabi, President of the Union Association for Human Rights Board, stated that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announcement in March 2024, confirming that the UAE has completed implementing all the 15 recommendations outlined in its action plan, reflects the real and tangible success of economic rights in the UAE.
The General Assembly of the Union_Association_for_Human_Rights held its first session on February 8, 2024, with the participation of founding members, representatives from the Ministry_of_Community_Development and Department_of_Community_Development in Abu Dhabi. The session saw the election of the Association's first Board of Directors for a term of four years, ending in 2028.
A public benefit association focused on human rights, headquartered in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and operating throughout the United Arab Emirates. Established in 2024 with an official declaration by the Ministry of Community Development, it is licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development. The association is a national institution with an independent character and no governmental affiliation.
