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transformation to serve individuals has facilitated numerous declarations, treaties, and international conventions and examines
procedures and expedited the fulfillment of their daily needs. The their compatibility with Saudi laws. Moreover, NSHR participates in
Kingdom has become a leading country in this field, contributing conferences and seminars, provides consultations, and distributes
to providing more guarantees to support human rights in practice. publications that highlight the rights stipulated by the relevant
Continuous evaluation is necessary to ensure the achievement of the regulations. These efforts aim to familiarize different segments of
goals set forth, and it is essential that alongside technology, there society with their rights, enhance individual rights, and protect
remains room for human communication in cases where technology their freedoms.
cannot provide solutions to their issues. The statute of NSHR sets forth its goals, most notably, the protection
In addition to many initiatives undertaken by the Kingdom of and promotion of human rights through various activities. These
Saudi Arabia at the international level to support human rights, activities include monitoring abuses and violations of human rights,
namely, the humanitarian efforts exerted by the King Salman raising awareness among citizens and residents about their rights
Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre. This Center exemplifies the as stipulated in Islamic law and domestic regulations, including the
Kingdom›s approach of extending compassionate support to those Basic Law of Governance and international conventions to which the
in need worldwide and actively contributing to the international Kingdom has acceded. Furthermore, the Society studies issues and
community in various regions across the globe. The assistance problems related to human rights and provides recommendations
provided is purely humanitarian, devoid of any non-humanitarian concerning them. Additionally, it examines domestic legislation and
motives. The Kingdom recognizes the importance of this influential regulations to assess their alignment with the international system.
role in alleviating human suffering and enabling people to live a We conclude by referring to the joint Arab action to protect human
dignified life. rights through the Arab efforts made by the Permanent Arab
The National Society for Human Rights has observed, through its Human Rights Committee at the Arab League. This Committee aims
annual reports, a decrease in the number of cases brought to it to enhance and support the Arab human rights system through
compared to previous years. This confirms the positive impact of conventions, strategies, action plans, studies, and research. Apart
the Saudi Vision 2030 on improving the overall status of human from that, it undertakes coordinating positions on human rights
rights. The goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 directly or indirectly relate issues raised at the Arab, regional, and international levels. In
to human rights, as reflected in various programs, initiatives, and turn, it builds bridges of communication with partner regional
regulatory measures. Within the National Society for Human Rights, and international governmental organizations, as well as national
we diligently monitor and conduct field visits to assess the extent to institutions and Arab civil society organizations working in the field
which government institutions fulfill the Kingdom›s obligations and of human rights.
commitments in relation to human rights. The National Society for Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi
Currently, NSHR is focusing on promoting the culture of human Arabia not only holds consultative status in the United Nations
rights among individuals in society by highlighting the rights Economic and Social Council but also serves as an observer in the
granted to them by laws and regulations. This contributes to Permanent Arab Human Rights Committee at the Arab League. It is
their awareness of their legal rights and their enjoyment of widely acknowledged as a prominent civil society institution with
them. Additionally, the Society publishes specialized studies on significant influence in the field of human rights.
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