MUSCAT: The National Human Rights institution participated in a webinar titled “Respecting and Upholding the Rights of People with Autism: National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) perspective”, organised by Oman Human Rights Commission in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Forum.
The event took place on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day.
In his address, Maqsoud Kruse emphasised the importance of the rights of persons with disabilities and the right to mental health. He also referred to Federal Law No. 10 of 2023 concerning mental health, which underscores the mental health rights of individuals, including those with autism. Furthermore, he affirmed the National Human Rights institution commitment to the principle of the right to health as a fundamental human right.
Source: Emirates News Agency