Saudi Arabia is committed to ensure women rights, says SG-Family Affairs Council

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NEW YORK, 27 March, 2021 (TON): Saudi Arabia is committed to take legislative and procedural measures to protect women’s rights, Dr. Hala bint-e-Mazyah Al-Twaijri, Secretary-General Family Affairs Council affirmed.  

This included the elimination of discrimination against women and supporting their full and effective participation in development at all levels within the framework of Vision 2030, said the official.

The affirmation came during Saudi Arabia’s statement to the 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which was held to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The officials highlighted that that the confirm active role of women, ensuring their rights, support and empowerment, in addition to  protecting them from violence and any obstruction to their progress was made into focus at the session.

 

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