GENEVA, July 4 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s delegation to the United Nations in Geneva has urged against the politicization and selective application of technical cooperation and capacity-building initiatives in the field of human rights, reaffirming the nation’s dedication to mutual respect and equitable engagement. This statement was made by Diplomatic Attache Asmaa Abdullah Al-Hajji during a panel discussion focused on capacity-building and technical cooperation within human rights, held during the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. Al-Hajji underscored the necessity for such cooperation to align with the specific requests and developmental priorities of countries involved. She further emphasized Kuwait’s strong advocacy for technical collaboration as a crucial component in advancing the objectives of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. The importance of sharing successful practices and experiences among nations based on partnership, understanding, and respect for cultural and social contexts was also highlighted, aiming to foster an environment conducive to supporting rights and freedoms. Al-Hajji conveyed Kuwait’s willingness to maintain constructive collaboration with relevant UN mechanisms and to endorse initiatives aimed at empowering nations and enhancing their capabilities to protect rights and freedoms through solidarity and mutual respect. The discussion also covered the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in supporting the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in its mission to assist countries in strengthening their national human rights protection frameworks. Additionally, it emphasized the significance of national institutions and mechanisms responsible for implementation, reporting, and follow-up, as part of broader efforts to develop comprehensive and effective approaches to upholding fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Kuwait cautions against politicization of human rights issues
GENEVA, July 4 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s delegation to the United Nations in Geneva called for avoiding politicization and selectivity in providing technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights, affirming the country’s commitment to mutual respect. nThis came in a speech delivered by Diplomatic Attache Asmaa Abdullah Al-Hajji during a panel discussion on capacity-building and technical cooperation in the field of human rights, held as part of the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. nAl-Hajji emphasized the importance of ensuring that such cooperation responds to the requests of countries and aligns with their national priorities and development needs in various relevant areas. nShe also stressed Kuwait’s strong emphasis on technical cooperation as a key element in achieving the goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. nFurthermore, she highlighted the importance of exchanging experiences and successful practices among countries based on partnership, understanding, and respect for the cultural and social specificities of each state thereby fostering an environment that supports rights and freedoms. nAl-Hajji expressed Kuwait’s readiness to continue constructive cooperation with the relevant UN mechanisms and to support all initiatives aimed at empowering countries and enhancing their capacity to safeguard rights and freedoms in a spirit of solidarity and mutual respect. nThe panel discussion addressed the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in supporting the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in its efforts to assist countries in strengthening their national human rights protection structures. r nIt also focused on the importance of national institutions and mechanisms responsible for implementation, reporting, and follow-up, as part of a broader effort to develop comprehensive and effective approaches to ensuring respect for fundamental rights and freedoms. (end) r namk.onm