Qatar promotes own social rights advancements at UNGA while criticizing Israel

Qatar promoted its role in advancing social rights and democratic renewal while senior Qatari figures and media outlets sharply criticized Israel's democratic credentials during UN General Assembly week in New York, according to statements and reports published on Tuesday.On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the event "Realizing Social Rights and Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Compact for Europe" was held on Tuesday. Qatar was represented by a member of the ruling family, Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, director of the International Organizations Department at the Foreign Ministry.The Qatari official highlighted Qatar's hosting of the Second World Summit for Social Development as a contribution to "renewing the international commitment to placing people at the heart of the development process and promoting social justice," as part of Doha's broader message at the event regarding its role in advancing social rights.Qatar's focus on democracy and rights…