العربيةNovember 4, 2025
Brussels for Human Rights & Development (BHRD) Affirms the Inseparable Link Between Social Development and Human Rights at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
A delegation from Brussels for Human Rights & Development (BHRD) – Belgium – participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development – Doha 2025, organized by the United Nations General Assembly and hosted by the State of Qatar.
BHRD emphasized the vital importance of this summit, underscoring that social development is not merely an economic or political objective, but a fundamental pillar of universal and indivisible human rights.
The Importance of Social Development and Human Rights
Comprehensive social development is the path to ensuring human dignity, while combating poverty, hunger, and displacement constitutes a set of basic rights requiring urgent international action.
The right to decent work and the right to a healthy environment are integral components of the fundamental rights every person should enjoy.
Failing to achieve social development is, in essence, a failure to uphold human dignity and protect human rights.
Promoting Cooperation and Strategic Partnerships
The summit comes within the framework of BHRD’s ongoing efforts to build bridges of cooperation and strengthen strategic partnerships with governmental and non-governmental human rights organizations.
The organization stressed that joint efforts and the exchange of expertise remain the most effective means to confront today’s complex humanitarian challenges.
Recognition of UN Leaders’ Participation
The summit witnessed high-level international participation, including:
- H.E. Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.
- H.E. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- H.E. Lok Bahadur Thapa, President of the UN Economic and Social Council.
BHRD praised the commitment and vision of global leaders who reaffirmed that social justice and inclusivity are central to sustainable peace and development.
Appreciation to the State of Qatar and a Call for Global Justice
Brussels for Human Rights & Development – Belgium extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, for graciously hosting and excellently organizing this world summit, which provided a platform to advance dialogue on social development and global equity.
Qatar’s Address and Human Rights Issues
BHRD commended the powerful message delivered by His Highness the Amir, in which he reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering support for Palestine and Gaza, describing this stance as a fundamental commitment to the principles of justice and human rights.
The organization also noted His Highness’s strong condemnation of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, particularly in El-Fasher, and his urgent appeal to the international community to take immediate action to stop violations and protect civilians.
Brussels for Human Rights & Development (BHRD) reiterates that human rights are universal and indivisible, and that peace and stability cannot be achieved without comprehensive social justice that safeguards human dignity and equality for all.
Brussels for Human Rights & Development – BHRD, Belgium
November 4, 2025