How helpful is the Human Rights Committee in Qatar?
Qatar has a large expatriate population, and a good percentage of this consists of migrant workers. But what about regular middle-income expats, or even higher-salaried ones? Everyone has rights, and NHRC is here to ensure that your rights are taken care of.
The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) is a government-appointed human rights commission based in the State of Qatar. Established in 2002, it has been tasked with the responsibility of overseeing and carrying out investigations on human rights abuses in the country.
The commission's aims revolve around raising awareness of human rights abuses, monitoring and observing human rights abuses, and empowering individuals.
Their means of advancing this goal include contributing to research programs related to human rights, conducting studies and providing advice and recommendations to legislative bodies. The NHRC also advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Expat life in Qatar is not without its problems, and while a lot of people do not, or are too scared to avail NHRC services, this organization has come to the rescue of a large number of expats and migrant workers.
Be it employment issues, payment problems, or any thing that can be classified as human rights' violations, the NHRC does its due diligence in ensuring that all needs are met.
For those who are wondering, you do not have to file any official complaints, and the NHRC is available just for a consultation as well. You can walk in during their operating hours from 7am – 1pm and ask them or discuss whatever your problems might be.
The men's section is usually crowded, and the wait might be longer, however the ladies section is fairly free, and the staff addressing your issues will be women as well.
There is no fee and services are provided free of charge. They also do not ask for any personal information like ID card number, passport etc, while discussing your troubles.
If you think you are in trouble, do not hesitate to reach out to them. NHRC might be the best option for you, to get any kind of help in resolving the situation you are in.
The NHRC is located in Markhiya and Fereej AbdulAziz areas.
Have you had a good or bad experience with NHRC? Tell us in the comments. For more information on how to get in touch, or their location, visit nhrc-qa.org
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QL isn't Doha News, brit.
How about QL going out and inteerviewing a few people and letting us have their experiences first hand ...both good and bad !