RIYADH: The President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr Hala bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri, highlighted Saudi Arabia’s latest efforts and reforms in human rights, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.
Al-Tuwaijri stressed that the advancements come as part of the leadership’s aim to protect and promote human rights and consolidate the principles of justice and equality, according to SPA.
The reforms in the Kingdom also aim to raise the quality of life in the country, protect various segments of society, and empower women, the HRC president said.
Saudi Arabia has placed empowering women, enhancing their rights, and activating their role in the national economy at the forefront of its reforms, she added.
The latest developments have also ensured the protection of the rights of children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, as well as the combating of human trafficking, and developing a system of specialized legislation.
Her statements came during a meeting in Riyadh with the Middle East and Gulf Working Group of the European Council headed by Dr Till Blume, Calin Mitri, and several delegates of the Council’s task force.
