During the meeting, Al Balushi said that to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, signage designated for the blind has been identified and studied, and this matter has been included in the standards for future urban planning.
Rights of persons with disabilities
"To enforce and implement the rights of persons with disabilities and to expand its role in protecting and promoting their rights, OHRC monitored and studied the signage for the blind in public places. The commission submitted the results of the study to Muscat Municipality and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, and received a response from Muscat Municipality stating that the study would be taken into account and included in future municipal projects. The commission also received a response from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning stating that special standards will be included within the national urban planning standards under the National Urban Development Strategy. The study will also be included in the construction requirements and specifications guide in the Sultanate of Oman."
He said that 1,006 issues were addressed in 2024, including 47 complaints and 22 monitored cases, and 937 instances of human rights support covering civil, political, economic, social, and environmental rights.
OHRC said it conducted regular field visits to prisons, health centers, and educational institutions to assess the conditions of inmates and the services provided, and to ensure respect for human rights in them.
A number of lectures and workshops were organized in schools, universities, and government institutions to promote awareness of human rights values and the importance of respecting them in daily life.
The total number of prisoners covered by the royal pardon was 704 during the year 2024.
As the committee deals with reports of human trafficking, it investigates with relevant authorities to ensure combating this phenomenon and protection victims under national and international legislation.
The "Developing a Human Rights Strategy" project is at the forefront of the Omani Human Rights Commission's mandate. It aims to establish a comprehensive framework that enhances the protection of human rights in the Sultanate of Oman, in line with the Basic Law of the State and international agreements.
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