Diplomatic Experience Leads a New Phase in the Work of the National Council for Human Rights

The National Association for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Ehab Gamal El-Din as President of the National Council for Human Rights. The Association considers this selection an important step towards supporting and strengthening institutional work in the field of protecting and promoting human rights in Egypt. It also reflects an appreciation for His Excellency’s extensive diplomatic and human rights experience in dealing with relevant international issues.

The Association affirms that Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Ehab Gamal El-Din has played a distinguished role over the past years in managing and interacting with international human rights mechanisms. He has actively contributed to strengthening institutional dialogue with international organizations and relevant UN mechanisms, which has helped to present a balanced vision that reflects national efforts in protecting and promoting human rights and enhances Egypt’s presence in international discussions related to this vital issue.

His Excellency also played a pivotal and influential role in preparing and launching the National Human Rights Strategy in Egypt. This strategy represents a comprehensive national framework for developing public policies, legislation, and institutional practices related to human rights. It constitutes an important step towards establishing an integrated institutional approach based on long-term planning and coordination among the various relevant state institutions. In addition to fostering positive interaction with civil society and relevant international bodies, the Association believes that the accumulated experience gained by Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Ehab Gamal El-Din through his work in international forums and within the framework of his work on the Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights represents a significant asset that can contribute to supporting the role of the National Council for Human Rights and developing its institutional performance. This will enhance its ability to carry out its tasks in the areas of monitoring, follow-up, evaluation, and providing advice on issues related to rights and freedoms. In this context, the National Association for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms expresses its hope that the coming period will witness further development in the institutional structure of the National Council for Human Rights, particularly with regard to enhancing the efficiency of the Council’s Technical Secretariat and modernizing its working mechanisms. This will enable it to support the Council’s work more effectively and professionally, as well as to give comprehensive attention to various human rights issues, including civil and political rights, and economic, social, and cultural rights. The Association also emphasizes the importance of continuing and strengthening channels of dialogue and positive interaction between the National Council for Human Rights and independent civil society organizations. This will contribute to establishing a climate of trust and cooperation and enhance opportunities for joint work in the field of protecting and promoting human rights, given that partnership between national institutions and civil society is one of the pillars. The foundation of any effective human rights system.

In conclusion, the National Association for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms reiterates its welcome of Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Ehab Gamal El-Din’s appointment as President of the National Council for Human Rights, expressing its confidence that his accumulated diplomatic and human rights experience will contribute to supporting the development of the Council’s institutional work and strengthening its national role in protecting and promoting human rights in Egypt.