Chief of Arab Charter for Human Rights (ACHR) committee, counselor Jaber Al-Marri commended, Tuesday, the Kuwaiti efforts in executing the principles and articles of the charter.

This came on sideline of the committee meeting designated for discussing first periodic report for the state of Kuwait.

Al-Marri stated to KUNA that Kuwait has been actively contributing to supporting and boosting human rights mechanisms for decades.

He added that freedom of speech and expression were discussed, as well as right of prosperous life to those with mental and physical disabilities, and right of development and non-adherence to charter guidelines in states of emergency.

Al-Marri commented that human rights scene in the Arab world is witnessing tangible improvements as legislations are being put into effect to boost protection of human rights, as well as policies and strategies to support such endeavors.

The committee’s second day meeting saw interventions by committee members and replies from Kuwaiti delegation specialists.

Arab League Assistant Secretary-General Haifa Abu Ghazaleh praised, yesterday in the beginning of the committee meeting, the active role of state of Kuwait in contributing to human rights enforcement.

Source: Kuwait News Agency