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inequality among individuals in similar circumstances. Equality affirms the principle, while non- ISSUE No. 446
discrimination negates any deviation from the principle. Equality is built on a positive concept based on
the similarity of positions among individuals within the same society when their legal status is equal,
i.e., in comparable situations. On the other hand, discrimination revolves around the negative meaning
of differential treatment and opportunities.

Children›s Rights

Children›s rights are a set of human rights specifically designed for individuals under the age of eighteen,
taking into consideration their nature and vulnerability. In general, children enjoy rights that are unique
to them, in addition to their basic human rights. These rights consider the specific needs of children,
which are related to their age, vulnerability, and the importance of their development and support. The
types of children›s rights in the Kingdom are diverse, including the right to life, the right to have a name
and nationality (the right to identity), the right to education, the right to food, the right to health, the right
to freedom, and the right to protection. The latter incorporates protection from physical, psychological,
sexual, and neglectful harm.
It is imperative to ensure a dignified life for all children and to preserve their rights due to the serious
consequences that may result from the violation of their rights. In addition, it is necessary to focus on
the children’s development, and safeguard them from any violation that may have a serious impact. A
child who is deprived of the opportunity to access education during their childhood will find it difficult to
regain what they have missed in learning, which can lead to depriving them of many opportunities in the
future. On the other hand, the same threats that human rights face for adults can have a more significant
impact on children, requiring special protection and the promotion of children›s specific human rights.

The Right to a Suitable Environment

The right to a suitable environment is a fundamental right that is granted to every individual. It means
that every person has the right to live in a healthy and clean environment free from health hazards. The
resources of this environment should be protected and preserved in a way that allows for a dignified life
and balanced development. All environmental laws, regulations, and measures taken should ensure the
protection and conservation of the environment and provide a suitable environment for life and well-
being. The right to a suitable environment is considered one of the most important human rights, as it
forms the basis for other fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, the right to food, the right
to health, and others. Environmental pollution naturally leads to food contamination, which affects the
right to life.

Rights of Older Persons

The rights of older persons are a set of fundamental rights associated with this age group and are based on
five main principles. These principles were established by the United Nations and include the principles
of independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment, and dignity.

The Right to Asylum

The right to asylum refers to any person who is present outside their country due to fear of persecution
based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion and is
unable or unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country.
The concept of asylum also includes any person who is forced to leave their habitual place of residence due
to external aggression, occupation, domination, or events that seriously disrupt public order in all or part
of their country, or in order to seek refuge in another country outside their country of origin or nationality.

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