SUHAR: The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC), in cooperation with the "Children First" Association and the Office of the Governor of Al Batinah North, organised the final stop of the child rights awareness programme titled "Values and Belonging" on Tuesday in the Wilayat of Suhar.
The ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyidah Dr Mona bint Fahd al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at SQU, Chairperson of the Children First Association. In her keynote address, she emphasised that the programme reflects the shared vision of both the Association and the Commission to develop childhood, consolidate authentic Omani national values, and provide necessary protection for children amidst global and social shifts that impact the behaviour of the youth.
She noted that this conclusion crowns a journey that spanned the entirety of 2025. The programme's impact included implementation across 16 wilayats in 8 governorates and approximately 2,000 direct beneficiaries from various segments of society.
The programme aimed to create a qualitative shift in understanding child rights through educational axes connected to a child's school, family and community life.
Prof Dr Rashid bin Hamad al Balushi, Chairman of the Oman Human Rights Commission, stated that child protection is a shared responsibility across all sectors. He highlighted the Commission's role in providing legal consultations and receiving reports regarding violations of child rights.
The programme extended its reach beyond students to include teachers, social workers and parents. It equipped them with skills for "Positive Parenting" and efficient intervention methods. Implementation featured interactive sessions, workshops and visual presentations addressing modern challenges such as bullying and its countermeasures.
The closing ceremony included working papers on the OHRC’s efforts in monitoring national child rights strategies and the ongoing programmes of the Children First Association dedicated to the development and protection of children in Oman.
The event was attended by Mohammed bin Sulaiman al Kindi, Governor of Al Batinah North.
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