HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah al-Attiyah held a series of meetings in London, with a number of British officials and parliamentarians to discuss ways to enhance co-operation and exchange expertise in the field of human rights protection.HE al-Attiyah met with Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) John Kirkpatrick; Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) Elisabeth Davies; and the Uk's Special Envoy for Women and Girls' Affairs Baroness Harriet Harman. During her meeting with the EHRC Chief Executive, HE the NHRC Chairperson emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and building partnerships to enhance the capacities of human rights defenders, particularly regarding mechanisms for receiving and reviewing complaints, addressing issues of discrimination, and protecting the rights of children, persons with disabilities, and migrants, in addition to sharing experiences related to field visits.She also stressed the importance of co-operation with the British Commission in developing international human rights standards through organizing international seminars and conferences, conducting joint research, and exchanging data to contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights. In this context, HE al-Attiyah called for structuring the co-operation between the National Human Rights Committee and the British Ombudsman and developing a joint vision for interaction at the regional and international levels, while exploring the possibility of holding activities on issues of mutual concern.She further emphasized the need for co-operation in advocating global issues affecting human rights, foremost among them the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, considering it an urgent humanitarian issue that requires a global stance to put an end to the Israeli occupation’s practices and its violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.In this regard, she praised the European approach supporting the recognition of the State of Palestine, including the stance announced by the British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, affirming that this step would establish balance and achieve stability in the Middle East. During her meeting with Elizabeth Davies, the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee discussed mechanisms for receiving and examining complaints to ensure transparency and justice for affected individuals, while expressing the committee’s interest in benefiting from the Ombudsman’s expertise in dispute resolution and mediation to develop training programs for its staff, in addition to conducting joint research on the legal and practical challenges faced by individuals.The meeting also touched upon exchanging experiences on prison education programs and exploring the possibility of developing joint projects to support prisoners’ education and reintegration into society.In this context, HE al-Attiyah proposed signing a memorandum of understanding between both parties during the upcoming international conference of the National Human Rights Committee in 2025 and organizing joint workshops in Qatar on mediation and dispute resolution. As for her meeting with Baroness Harriet Harman, the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for Women and Girls’ Affairs, HE Maryam al-Attiyah affirmed the NHRC's pioneering role in protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls in Qatar, highlighting the national efforts and legislations that have strengthened the status of Qatari women, as well as the international partnerships that have contributed to their empowerment.She pointed to the significant achievements made by Qatari women in leadership and executive positions, reflecting Qatar’s deep commitment to empowering women and integrating them as a key element in sustainable development. The meeting also addressed opportunities for co-operation in launching joint programs and projects to empower women and girls, particularly in the fields of education and political participation, as well as humanitarian initiatives to support women in conflict or crisis-affected areas.The discussions further explored strengthening international networks for women leaders, the role of women in addressing global challenges related to climate change, peace, and international security, and ways to ensure access for girls to quality education in fragile or conflict-affected environments.