(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the annual celebration of International Women's Day is an opportunity to assess the progress made in women's enjoyment of their rights on the ground.
She also stated that the day is an important occasion to highlight prominent achievements by women at all levels, and in various fields including economic, political, social and administrative life.
Al Attiyah said the United Nations celebrations of Women's Day under the theme 'DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality', come within the framework of enhancing women's participation in technology, finding more creative solutions and greater possibilities for innovations that meet women's needs, promoting gender equality and empowering them with jobs related to technical sciences, engineering and mathematics, leading to an increase in the percentage of women's employment in the fields of artificial intelligence.
Al Attiyah praised Qatar's efforts, saying that the country has placed guaranteeing women's rights at the forefront of its national strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030 by creating an effective legislative and institutional environment.
She pointed out that the educational system equalised between the two genders, and that it rose to the level of distinguished international educational systems as it provides citizens with what meets their needs and the needs of Qatari society, adding that the educational system includes educational curricula and training programmes that respond to the current and future needs of the labour market. It also includes high-quality educational and training opportunities that are commensurate with the aspirations and capabilities of each individual, in addition to lifelong education programmes available to all.
In the context of education, Al Attiyah stressed that Qatari women have achieved success in the fields of science, engineering and technology. They also participate, along with men, in supporting the digital economy based on innovation and applications of artificial intelligence. Al Attiyah commended the progress in increasing job opportunities for Qatari women and supporting them professionally.
She highlighted the three assigned ministerial portfolios which women currently hold, considering it a positive step towards empowering Qatari women and their assumption of leadership positions in the country.
Al Attiya called for strengthening the efforts in educating the Qatari society on women's rights, as well as efforts to combat violence against women, and increasing women's representation in the Shura Council and parliaments. She noted the presence of women in the diplomatic corps, and their presence in many leadership, executive and administrative positions.
Al Attiya confirmed that the NHRC made a lot of efforts to promote women's rights. According to her, the committee signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Social Development and the Family to develop and deepen mutual cooperation between them, and to take advantage of the common capabilities of the two parties, especially with regard to women and children's affairs.
The MoU covers cooperation and exchange of experiences in the field of lessons learned, enriching awareness activities, and addressing international and local opinions on issues related to the social sector. It also includes the exchange of views and consultations related to the development of relevant legislation and regulations related to the specializations of the two parties.