Penal Reform International Receives Kuwait’s National Diwan for Human Rights (NHRI) Delegation to Forge Future Collaborations

Press release

Amman, Jordan – 18 February 2024

Penal Reform International/Middle East and North Africa Office was delighted to host a distinguished delegation from the National Diwan for Human Rights in Kuwait. The visit was led by Counsellor Huda Al-Shaiji, a prominent member of the Diwan’s Board of Directors, alongside Ms. Duha Alotaibi, Director of public relations and media department. The primary aim of the visit was to offer Counsellor Huda Al-Shaiji a thorough presentation on the operations and objectives of the National Centre for Human Rights in Jordan, thereby shedding light on its work and mandate. This endeavour also paved the way for exploring potential collaborations and knowledge sharing between the two organisations. Throughout their stay, the delegation engaged in detailed discussions about the Centre’s foundational structure, its various operational units, and their specific tasks. These dialogues focused on identifying ways to enhance mutual cooperation, thereby strengthening the National Diwan’s influence in Kuwait and capitalising on the National Centre’s extensive expertise in advancing human rights within Jordan and beyond.

The delegation’s journey commenced with a meeting with Ms. Taghreed Jaber, the Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Penal Reform International. During this meeting, future collaboration and partnership were discussed.

Also, the delegation visited several key institutions, including The Senate’s Women Committee at the house of senate in Jordan, the Family and Juveniles Protection Department at the Public Security Department, the Ministry of Social Development, and the Family Reconciliation House, further enriching their visit with diverse perspectives and insights into Jordan’s human rights infrastructure.

Ms. Taghreed Jaber, reflecting on the visit, highlighted the shared dedication between Penal Reform International and the National Diwan towards strengthening national human rights institutions. She emphasised the critical importance of expertise exchange, coordinated visits, and joint efforts among all national bodies dedicated to human rights advocacy.