The European Parliament delegation visited the NHRI in Abu Dhabi, recognizing the UAE’s advancements in human rights. Key figures praised the NHRI’s efforts in promoting human rights and its collaboration with global organizations. This meeting reflects international support for the NHRI’s strategic initiatives and commitment to human rights clarifications in the UAE.
On February 28, 2025, the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in Abu Dhabi hosted a high-level delegation from the European Parliament. This meeting served to showcase the UAE’s advancements in human rights initiatives and to highlight the NHRI’s commitment to fostering a culture centered on these principles.
The delegation, which consisted of notable members including Reinhold Lopatka, praised the NHRI for its strategic actions aimed at enhancing human rights. They noted the institution’s active involvement with regional and global human rights organizations, particularly emphasizing its relationship with the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
Maqsoud Kruse, the Chairperson of the NHRI, and Dr. Saeed Al Ghufli, the Secretary-General, warmly welcomed the delegation. Kruse remarked on the significance of the visit, stating that it mirrors the increasing recognition from international entities regarding the NHRI’s essential role in the promotion and protection of human rights in the UAE.
Kruse further expressed the NHRI’s continuous commitment to advancing policies that position the UAE as a leading model for human rights standards globally. The European delegation also included significant figures such as Lucía Berger, the EU Ambassador to the UAE, among other representatives involved in Middle Eastern affairs.
This visit marks the second engagement by the European Parliament delegation, reflecting the growing acknowledgment of the NHRI’s strategic importance in safeguarding human rights, as well as its commitment to transparency and collaboration with international partners.
The recent visit by the European Parliament delegation underscores the UAE’s advancements in human rights as recognized by international standards. It highlights the NHRI’s active role in promoting these values and reinforces the institution’s dedication to maintaining and enhancing the UAE’s human rights framework through transparency and dialogue with global partners.
Original Source: www.wam.ae
