Summary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and
Endowments (Waqf) reply to NIHR:
The Ministry stated that the protection of sects and religions is guaranteed
and firmly regulated under the provisions of the Penal Code, specifically
Chapter Seven. Articles (309-315) of the same Law criminalize a number
of acts that would undermine the promotion of the values of tolerance and
peaceful coexistence, such as assaulting a religion, expressing contempt
for religious rites, deliberately disturbing worship rituals having religious
sanctity, violating the sanctity of graves, and disrupting or obstructing
funerals or obsequies.
(2) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s
reply to NIHR:
Consolidate the culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the
educational curricula at all stages, incorporate its concepts into teaching
plans, and include them in courses of study, with a focus on the practical
aspect.
Summary of the Ministry of Education reply to NIHR:
The Ministry stated that it has included topics related to the promotion and
consolidation of a culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence in all
educational curricula. A total of (30) lessons are distributed over the
different academic levels, to include first, second, third, fourth, fifth and
sixth primary grades, and first, second and third preparatory grades, as
well as tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades of secondary school.
(3) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s
reply to NIHR:
Implement more guidance programs to build up a culture of tolerance and
human goodwill among students within schools and universities, and
encourage dialogue among them in order to promote coexistence and
social peace.
Summary of the Ministry of Education reply to NIHR:
The Ministry reported that it has implemented many projects and programs
that encourage dialogue and promote peaceful and social coexistence. In
its response, it attached a list of (25) projects and programs that have been
implemented regarding the recommendation.
Summary of the Board of Trustees of King Hamad Global
Center for Peaceful Coexistence reply to NIHR:
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