NIHR Organizes Meeting with Friends of the Child Rights Commissioner Team and Volunteer Experts Group
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), represented by the Office of the Child Rights Commissioner, organized an introductory and interactive meeting bringing together the Friends of the Child Rights Commissioner Team and the Volunteer Experts Group supporting the team, following their recent launch. The meeting was held as part of NIHR’s ongoing efforts to promote children’s participation in matters concerning their rights and to leverage volunteer expertise in supporting initiatives and programs aimed at protecting children's rights.
The meeting commenced with welcoming remarks by Dr. Maha Saleh Al Shehab, Child Rights Commissioner and Member of the Council of Commissioners, who emphasized the importance of empowering children to express their views and participate in matters affecting their rights and interests. This was followed by an introduction to the objectives and roles of both groups in raising awareness of children's rights and supporting related initiatives and activities.
Dr. Al Shehab also delivered an awareness lecture entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights,” highlighting key applications of artificial intelligence and the opportunities it presents, alongside challenges related to protecting children's privacy and safety in the digital environment. She underscored the importance of the safe and responsible use of technology and raising awareness of digital rights.
The meeting also featured an interactive discussion during which participants shared their aspirations and future ideas and reviewed the proposed roadmap and work priorities in preparation for developing the 2027 Action Plan. These efforts aim to strengthen children's participation and harness volunteer expertise to implement meaningful initiatives that promote children's rights and safeguard their best interests.
