10.03.2012
The Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) said women’s rights in Saudi Arabia were receiving commendable attention and good protection under King Abdullah.
“King Abdullah’s government has been striving to guarantee women their legitimate rights for a dignified life including education and employment and thus opportunity to participate in the ongoing developmental activities in the Kingdom. It is also noteworthy that the king issued orders to ensure the right of women to be members of the Shoura Council and to participate in municipal elections,” said an HRC statement issued on the occasion of the international women’s day.
The commission also noted yesterday that Saudi women have proved their potential to take key positions in various stages of the developmental activities with remarkable achievements.
“The Saudi women who made rapid progress in various fields have also enabled to keep their identity and distinctiveness. They have been posted at key positions in various ministries and government departments. Separate departments have been created for them in the passports, prison directorate, Civil Defense and also at commercial establishments in line with the Shariah requirements,” the statement said.
It added that the king’s initiatives such as special budget allocations for women’s education and sending them on foreign scholarship programs have been major factors in the elevation of Saudi women’s status internationally and domestically.
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