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Qatar Centre for Peace and Democracy
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Qatar Centre for Peace and Democracy is a non-for-profit organization founded with the support of the citizens of the State of Qatar, to sustain the development of local democratic processes, promote Human Rights and encourage active citizenship participation within the State of Qatar.
United By A Common Goal
Qatar Center for Peace and Democracy prides itself as an association that fosters Democracy, Cultural, Social, Economic and Environmental development based on the principles of;
- Tolerance
- Dialogue
- Respect of Human Rights
- Cultural Cooperation
- Freedom of Expression
Our work is based on the following goals.
- Promoting Democratic Development: Advocating for sustainable Democratic processes within the State of Qatar.
- Supporting Human Rights: Human Rights are fundamental in all societies; we uphold the respect for Human Rights and freedoms for all citizens and residents of the State of Qatar.
- Fostering Cultural Cooperation: Culture is the backbone of mankind, encouraging cultural collaboration, mutual respect and dialogue creates a space for peace and development to thrive.
- Advocating for Freedom of Expression for all: At the QCPD, we shall leave no one behind, we support the right to freedom of speech and expression as a cornerstone for a democratic society.
- Encouraging Civic Engagement: At the QCPD, we foster the participation of all and the involvement of the civil society in shaping the future of the State of Qatar.
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"Join us in shaping the Qatar we all envision - a nation where every citizen is treated as an equal, where opportunities are based on merit, and experiences, not inheritance or status. Imagine a Qatar without class division, where respect and protection is allocated to all. If this is the future you believe in, we invite you to be a part of this change." Be the change you want to see.
About Us
Our Foundation
The Qatar Center for Peace and Democracy was founded with the mission to reclaim for the people what was once rightfully theirs.
Our call for Democracy is short from new on our agenda, Democracy has always been a greater part of the fundam-entals on which the state of Qatar was founded by the late Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani, who was the first Ruler of the State of Qatar. He remains one of the eminent leaders.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani was born around 1776 in Fuweirat, Northeastern Qatar, where he was raised and eventually succeeded his father as Chief of his tribe in 1839. In 1848, he moved to Doha (Ai Bida) and became the chief, his dominance extended to all parts of Qatar.
In 1851, Sheikh Mohammed became Ruler of Qatar. Through his bravery and determination, he achieved a milestone that shaped Qatar´s future forever. He united all Qatar´s leading tribes under the Purple-Red Banner, which later became the national flag. He strengthened the country´s sovereignty and forged political ties with major global powers.
His leadership was applauded by his ability to unite all Qatari tribes, where all tribes were treated equally and provided with inherent rights. He was known for his wisdom, far–sightedness, and love for literature and poetry.
Our Core
Qatar´s Democracy is not only rooted in it`s wise leadership but also adheres to the Sharia Law. The Sharia Law is a system of Islamic law derived from the Quran (The Holy Book of Islam), the Hadith (the saying and action of the Prophet Muhammad), and centuries of interpretation by Islamic scholars. It encompasses a broad range of moral, ethical, social, and legal guidelines that govern many aspects of a Muslim´s life, including religious practices, family relations, personal conduct and legal matters.
The five major goals of the Sharia laws are;
- Protection of sound religious practices
- Life
- Sanity
- The Family
- Personal and communal wealth.
The acknowledgement of sound local customs throughout the world is one of the five basic maxims of the Sharia according to all Islamic schools of law.
Power in Faith
In Islam, power belongs to the people. Power in accordance with Islam will be attained by the content of the people. In a society where the consent of the tribal chief is secured and the general populace is in accordance, this is considered as a contextual form of democracy. The active participation and engagement of the people is essential; this represents a form of practiced democracy. The Qatar Center for Peace and Democracy seeks to foster these forms of people participation and engagement. It further promotes that the power of the chief is only attained by the consent of the people and not by legacy passed down from predecessors.
About Us
OUR MISSION
At the Qatar Center for Peace and Democracy, our mission is to foster a society where active citizen participation are fundamental rights for all. We are committed to advocating for the strengthening of local democracy and the development of a strong civil society in the State of Qatar. We also champion the protection of Human Right for all especially for minority groups, fostering intercultural dialogue and empowering citizens to contribute to building a more inclusive and democratic Qatar.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 10 (Reduce Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), we stay state fast to our support for the advancement of social justice, democracy, peace and ensuring that opportunities are based on merit. Our work supports the agenda for Social Development, building communities and institutions that protect Human Rights and promotes Peace.
OUR VISION
Our vision is based on a healthy Democracy, with a strong civil society, active citizen participation that respects Human Rights, Cultural Diversity and the Fundamental Values of Islam.
OBJECTIVES
- Promotion of human rights and minorities protection.
- Promote Democracy through Sharia Law appropriately.
- The development of the local community and civil society organizations.
- The development of international, national, regional and local cooperation.
- The promotion of tolerance, intercultural dialogue and development of democracy.
- Improvement of socio-economic development through the promotion of active citizenship.
- Support to civil society organizations and local authorities in the development of sustainable democracy
- Promotion and support of international cooperation involving local authorities, non-governmental organizations and other institutions
- Increase the level of awareness of citizens, especially young people, its policies and programs, and to point out the benefits that citizens have through promotion of democracy for all
- Promotion of sustainable development
- The support and promotion of civil initiatives and economic development
- Promotion of a “good governance”
- Demand accountability against individuals who are exploiting the State and its resources
- Promote the need of independent Labor Associations that will protect the rights of working-class citizens and residents
- Promote the need of independent Lawyers’ and Judges’ Associations that are unchained from governmental control
- Support the return of all citizens who have been wrongfully exiled
- Support the rights of citizens who have been excluded from their rights in the State of Qatar
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