Aqaba – The National Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth, concluded a series of awareness sessions on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. The sessions were held in the governorates of Aqaba and Ma’an from 29 June to 2 July 2026 and targeted young men and women participating in youth centres affiliated with the Ministry. The initiative forms part of national efforts to promote human rights awareness and empower young people to play an active role in building peace and advancing sustainable development.
The sessions were opened by Ms. Nisreen Zureikat, Commissioner for Promotion at the NCHR, who introduced participants to the key provisions of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 and highlighted its significance in promoting youth participation in peacebuilding and strengthening peace, security, and stability. She also presented the Hashemite vision for youth empowerment, emphasizing the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in supporting youth initiatives and enhancing young people’s participation in Jordan’s modernization and reform process.
Mr. Omar Bani Mustafa, Head of the Awareness and Training Unit at the NCHR, discussed the Centre’s role in protecting and promoting human rights, outlining its mandate to foster a culture of human rights, monitor the human rights situation, receive complaints, and raise awareness of rights and responsibilities in accordance with its legal mandate.
Mr. Rami Al-Hashem, Head of the National Legislation Unit at the NCHR, delivered a specialized presentation on Cybercrime Law No. (17) of 2023. He reviewed the most common offences committed through digital platforms and explained the law’s provisions relating to hate speech, cyber extortion, violations of privacy, and online defamation, insult, and slander. He also stressed the importance of the safe and responsible use of digital platforms and social media.
The sessions witnessed active engagement from participants, who discussed the importance of balancing the exercise of freedom of opinion and expression with compliance with the law, thereby contributing to a safe digital environment that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms while safeguarding the security and stability of society.
These awareness sessions form part of the ongoing partnership between the National Centre for Human Rights and the Ministry of Youth, which aims to strengthen youth participation, promote a culture of human rights, and translate the objectives of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 into practical awareness programmes that contribute to building a generation that is aware of its rights and responsibilities and capable of making a meaningful contribution to Jordan’s path toward development and peace.
