Why Elaborating a National Plan of Action for Human Rights is Essential for Countries: Lessons from the UAE?

 


The elaboration of a National Plan of Action for Human Rights is a crucial step towards ensuring the protection and promotion of human rights in any country. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated its commitment to this cause by launching the preparatory process for its National Human Rights Plan. This plan aims to strengthen the State's concern for protecting and respecting human rights, implementing international commitments, and developing legal and institutional frameworks for human rights.

The process of elaborating a national plan of action involves consultations with all institutions and agencies concerned with human rights, including advisory, academic, and civil society institutions. In the case of the UAE, the National Human Rights Commission played a central role in these consultations. The involvement of these stakeholders ensures that the plan is comprehensive, integrated, and representative of the concerns and aspirations of society as a whole.

The National Plan for Human Rights is not just a symbolic document; it represents a genuine commitment by the State to promote and protect human rights. The plan will document the efforts of the State in this regard, thus improving awareness and understanding of human rights among institutions and society as a whole. It will also strengthen national capacities concerned with human rights, thus contributing to the overall development of the country.



Moreover, the National Plan for Human Rights will serve as a basis for cooperation and partnership with all international bodies and mechanisms concerned with human rights. This will help the UAE to benefit from the expertise and support of these bodies, while also contributing to the global effort to promote and protect human rights.

In conclusion, the elaboration of a National Plan of Action for Human Rights is an essential step towards ensuring the protection and promotion of human rights in any country. The UAE's commitment to this cause is commendable, and the National Human Rights Plan represents a genuine effort to strengthen the State's concern for human rights, improve awareness and understanding of human rights among institutions and society, and contribute to the global effort to promote and protect human rights.

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