Through a royal decree issued by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has appoited thirteen women to the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC).
The appointments mean half the positions on the commission’s council will be occupied by women — a major step in furthering women’s empowerment in the country, reports Arab News.
“Appointing 13 women as members of the HRC council, with a total of 26 members, is in line with efforts made by the Kingdom’s leadership to enable women to occupy leading positions in various fields, and helps achieve what is best for the country,” said Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, head of the HRC.
He thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for issuing the royal decree to form the commission’s council in its fourth session for a period of 4 years.
Al-Awwad said that the Saudi leadership’s support and guidance had a great impact on the HRC mission to promote and consolidate human rights principles for the benefit of Saudis and expats, the report said.
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