Cairo: EgyPulse – News Desk
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs commended the decision taken by the Sub-Committee of Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) to accredit the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) Egypt in Category “A”.
“This represents a significant step reflecting the credibility and effectiveness of the Council and its genuine efforts to promote and protect human rights in their comprehensive sense,” said the Ministry in a statement on Friday.
The Ministry also emphasizes that this recognition by the international human rights community, which is represented by the United Nations, regional organizations, and the Global Alliance, comes as an appreciation for Egypt’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the legislative, institutional, and procedural framework for human rights.
These efforts are aimed at promoting the values of human dignity, equality, and citizenship, and ensuring the protection of the rights and dignity of Egyptian citizens, the Ministry continued. “This achievement is an extension of the steady successes Egypt has made in the field of human rights, particularly since its election to membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023–2025 term, reflecting the esteemed standing and recognition that the Egyptian state continues to gain on the international stage,” the statement of the Ministry read.
The ministry also commended the dedication of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to enhancing and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. “This commitment has been clearly demonstrated in recent years through the launch of the National Strategy for Human Rights (2021–2026) and the establishment of supporting institutions and frameworks,” the Ministry continued.
The Ministry noted that the recent report issued by the National Council for Human Rights reflects the progress made in this regard, consistent with Egypt’s vision of sustainable development and its firm belief in the importance of strengthening human rights and freedoms in all their dimensions.
The Ministry reaffirmed that it continues to work in coordination with all relevant national authorities to implement the directives of President Sisi, particularly regarding preparations for the launch of the second National Strategy for Human Rights for the coming years. This aims to reinforce Egypt’s progress toward consolidating the principles of human rights, comprehensive development, and human dignity, the Ministry added.
