Qatar’s humanitarian efforts highlighted – The Peninsula

Qatar’s humanitarian efforts highlighted – The Peninsula

Doha: Minister of Justice H E Masoud bin Mohammed Al Ameri inaugurated on Monday the two-day introductory course on international humanitarian law for diplomats, organised by the National Commission for International Humanitarian Law and the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross represented by the regional mission of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

In his opening speech, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Commission for International Humanitarian Law Sultan bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi stressed the importance of this course in introducing the international humanitarian law related to the protection of the life and dignity of people during armed conflicts, as these laws provide protection and assistance to the victims of conflicts.

Al Suwaidi also referred to the prominent role Qatar plays in several international forums via its ambassadors and permanent delegates, where it constantly urges humanitarian action, such as the protection of civilians, women and children.

Qatar always provides its full and continuous support to all conflicted countries in order to mitigate the burdens of humanitarian crises, and to help all people to overcome their challenges, he added.

Qatar also supports all international efforts aimed at reaching lasting peace