Oman Human rights awareness drive to be launched soon in Musandam

Muscat: A media campaign will be launched by the end of October by the Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) to raise awareness about human rights in the Sultanate in the Musandam Governorate.
OHRC held the first meeting to mark the first annual sitting of the third term and discussed a range of topics, which included issuing approval for sending an awareness convoy to Musandam.
Dr. Obeid Al Shaqsi, secretary general of OHRC, said the awareness campaign will cover a range of topics and will be heard by the governor among other officials in the governorate.
“It will cover many things, such as a meeting with the governor and other officials in the governorate. They will get a chance to listen to a lecture on human rights and the role of OHRC,” said Al Shaqsi.
The commission also discussed organising a training workshop on the uses of social networking sites and security of community and information to be presented by experts from the Netherlands and the Sultanate.
“We will also hold workshops that deal with issues, such as child rights, disabled’ rights, women’s rights and freedom of expression,” Al Shaqsi explained.
He added that the convoy will also visit a number of places in Musandam, such as the women’s association and hospitals, to spread awareness about human rights. “Those interested are free to join us,” he noted.