{"id":990238,"date":"2025-05-06T15:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T04:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohrc.om\/en\/?p=990238"},"modified":"2026-05-25T18:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:13:18","slug":"implementation-of-a-child-rights-awareness-program-in-qurayyat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohrc.om\/en\/implementation-of-a-child-rights-awareness-program-in-qurayyat\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementation of a Child Rights Awareness Program in Qurayyat"},"content":{"rendered":"Oman Human Rights Commission, in cooperation with the Children First Association, implemented the awareness Program titled \u201cValues and Belonging\u201d in the Wilayat of Qurayyat.\r\n
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\r\n The Program was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Talal bin Saif Al-Hosani, Wali of Qurayyat, and was attended by representatives of government agencies, civil society institutions, the private sector, and parents.\r\nThe Program aimed to raise awareness of children’s rights in accordance with national and international conventions and legislation. \r\n
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\r\nIt sought to enhance awareness of the importance of protecting children from all forms of abuse and violence, promote national identity among children, cultivate their sense of responsibility toward their country, and educate students, parents, and teachers on how to prevent bullying in all its forms. \r\n\r\nIt also aimed to foster a culture of tolerance and mutual respect in school and social environments.\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nIn his speech, Dr. Yahya bin Mohammed Al-Hinai, Head of the \u201cValues and Belonging\u201d Awareness Program Team, stated that this national initiative is designed to instill the values of national belonging and good citizenship in young people, and to educate children about their rights and duties as outlined in national legislation\u2014foremost among them the Child Law\u2014as well as international conventions that Oman has ratified, most notably the Convention on the Rights of the Child. He noted that the objectives of the Program align with the respective roles of both Oman Human Rights Commission and the Children First Association.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nHe added that building a generation that is aware of its rights and committed to its responsibilities is not the duty of one party alone, but a shared responsibility that involves the family, school, official institutions, civil society, and every member of society.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nAs part of the Program, a video titled \u201cValues and Belonging\u201d was screened, highlighting the importance of instilling ethical and national values in children from an early age. It featured scenes that illustrated how to nurture a spirit of cooperation and belonging through everyday situations experienced by children at school and at home.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nA second video focused on the issue of bullying, explaining its verbal, physical, and psychological forms, and the negative effects on children\u2019s psychological, social, and academic well-being. It also presented strategies for addressing bullying in the school environment and promoting a culture of respect and tolerance among students. The video emphasized the role of parents and teachers in confronting this issue through positive parenting methods and support for affected children.\r\n\r\n
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\r\nMr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Rashdi, Director of the Monitoring and Complaints Department at Oman Human Rights Commission, presented a paper titled \u201cThe Efforts of the Oman Human Rights Commission in Promoting and Protecting Child Rights.\u201d In it, he outlined the Commission\u2019s role in overseeing and implementing national child rights strategies and its cooperation with both local and international partners to ensure a safe environment for children in the Sultanate.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe paper covered several key topics, most notably the mechanisms for receiving and addressing child rights complaints. Al-Rashdi explained that the Commission provides multiple reporting channels, including hotlines, email, the official website, and field visits to monitor potential violations against children.\r\nHe also highlighted the strong cooperation between the Commission and various entities concerned with child rights, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development, and international organizations such as UNICEF. These partnerships aim to develop training and awareness Programs that protect children and strengthen their awareness of their rights.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe paper also referred to the Commission\u2019s media role in spreading a culture of child rights through awareness campaigns and the production of audiovisual materials targeting various groups\u2014especially children and their parents\u2014to educate them about children\u2019s rights and the available protection mechanisms.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nMs. Mabrouka bint Abdullah Al-Jardaniyah, a board member of the Children First Association, presented a paper titled \u201cOmani National Identity.\u201d She reviewed the Association\u2019s efforts in awareness, development, and child protection, affirming its commitment to empowering children and providing a safe environment that supports their cognitive, social, and physical development, while also strengthening their national identity.\r\n\r\nHer paper focused on the Association\u2019s strategic vision, which centers on enhancing children\u2019s awareness of their rights and preparing them to be active members of society through educational, health, and cultural Programs.\r\n\r\nShe emphasized that the Association seeks to instill concepts of citizenship, belonging, and responsibility in children through school-based educational Programs and awareness initiatives involving families and civil society organizations.\r\n
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\r\nThe Program concluded with the screening of a short film on citizenship and the importance of strengthening national identity among children. \r\n\r\nThe film emphasized values such as social responsibility, love of country, respect for laws, community participation, and the importance of belonging and contributing to societal development.\r\n\r\n
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