RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission (HRC), in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), has concluded a five-day training programme aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of women’s rights under international standards.
The programme, which ended on Wednesday, was held at the HRC headquarters in Riyadh and brought together representatives from government institutions and civil society organisations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The initiative focused on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), one of the key international treaties dedicated to advancing gender equality and protecting the rights of women.
Speaking at the conclusion of the programme, HRC President Hala Al-Tuwaijri said developing specialised national expertise was essential to fostering a culture of human rights and increasing public awareness.
She stressed that investing in national talent would help ensure the continued transfer of knowledge and strengthen institutional capacity across the country.
Saudi Arabia seeks to strengthen awareness of women’s rights
Participants received training on international frameworks governing women’s rights and were equipped with practical skills to enable them to deliver similar training within their respective organisations.
The programme sought to create a network of qualified trainers capable of promoting awareness and encouraging the wider application of women’s rights principles throughout society.
According to the HRC, the initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance community awareness and ensure the sustainability of Saudi Arabia’s national programmes aimed at supporting and protecting women’s rights.
The training was organised jointly with the UN human rights office and reflects ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and international organisations in the field of human rights and capacity building.
