Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 8, which focuses on following up and evaluating the implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. In her statement, she emphasized the importance of reviewing this declaration in light of modern technological changes, particularly the challenges posed by AI, and called for a comprehensive review that anticipates the future and protects the fundamental rights of future generations. She praised the UAE’s experience as a human-centered model in this regard.
Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 9, which focuses on combating racial discrimination and promoting equality. The statement highlighted the importance of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action two decades after its adoption, emphasizing the need to strengthen international practices in combating racism. It also praised the role of the UAE, particularly the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in consolidating the principles of tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/55/NGO/118. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 55th session (February–April 2024), focuses on the urgent need to develop national and international strategies for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that ensures respect for human rights. It calls for the adoption of a global legal and ethical framework to govern the development of this technology in line with the principles of digital justice.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/57/NGO/58. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 57th session (September–October 2024), focuses on combating discrimination and hate speech in digital media. It highlights the United Arab Emirates’ pioneering role in enacting legislation, supporting UN initiatives, and promoting a culture of tolerance and human coexistence, in the context of following up on the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered an oral statement during the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 5, which focuses on strengthening international cooperation in the field of human rights. In her statement, she emphasized the importance of supporting and advancing human rights bodies and mechanisms, and underlined the need for international cooperation to enhance responsiveness to future challenges, particularly those associated with digital and environmental transformations. She also commended the UAE’s experience in developing advanced legislation to protect digital and environmental rights, calling for using it as a reference guide globally.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/55/NGO/116. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 55th session (February–April 2024), focuses on the importance of promoting climate justice. It commends the outcomes of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), hosted by the United Arab Emirates, and considers the achievements of the conference a pivotal milestone in advancing international environmental action and related human rights.
A written statement was issued by the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), in cooperation with a consultative organization, under document number A/HRC/55/NGO/117. The statement, submitted to the Human Rights Council at its 55th session (February–April 2024), focuses on ensuring international protection for civilians during times of war and armed conflict. It highlights the serious challenges faced by civilians, particularly women and children, and calls for effective international action in accordance with international humanitarian law. The statement also commends the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in providing humanitarian assistance in conflict zones.
Dr. Fatima Al-Kaabi, President of the UAHR, delivered a statement before the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 4 on situations requiring the Council’s special attention. In her statement, she emphasized that terrorism is no longer a conventional security threat, but an existential challenge to global human security with grave repercussions for fundamental human rights.
Counselor Maryam Al-Ahmadi, Vice Chairperson - Union Association for Human Rights, delivered a statement before the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 4, titled “Commending the efforts of the UAE in civil and political rights and all rights.”
Counselor Maryam Al-Ahmadi, Vice Chairperson, Union Association for Human Rights, delivered an oral statement before the Human Rights Council at its 55th session under Agenda Item 3. In her statement, she emphasized the importance of strengthening international solidarity to protect the climate and highlighted the close interconnectedness between environmental protection and achieving climate justice on the one hand, and ensuring fundamental human rights on the other.
Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, President of the Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR), delivered an official statement before the UN Human Rights Council during its 55th session, under Agenda Item 3 on promoting the enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
