Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission has concluded a five-day specialized training program on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, held in cooperation with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The program, hosted at the commission’s headquarters in Riyadh, brought together participants from government entities and civil society organizations as part of broader efforts to strengthen knowledge and capacity in women’s rights.
Raising Awareness of International Standards
The program focused on improving participants’ understanding of international standards related to women’s rights and strengthening knowledge of key principles within relevant international frameworks.
It also aimed to equip participants with the expertise needed to effectively transfer knowledge and awareness within their respective organizations.
This represents an important step toward strengthening human rights culture across multiple sectors.
Investing in National Talent
Hala Al-Tuwaijri, President of the Human Rights Commission, emphasized the importance of building specialized national capabilities to raise awareness and promote a stronger human rights culture.
She noted that investing in national talent is essential to ensuring sustainable knowledge transfer and long-term institutional capacity development.
She also highlighted the importance of empowering local professionals to lead future awareness and training efforts.
Enhancing Training Skills
In addition to knowledge development, the program focused on strengthening participants’ training skills to improve their ability to deliver information effectively within their institutions.
This approach aims to create long-term impact by developing qualified professionals capable of sharing knowledge across different sectors.
Supporting Sustainable National Programs
The initiative forms part of the Human Rights Commission’s ongoing efforts to enhance public awareness of women’s rights and ensure the long-term sustainability of national programs in this field.
It also reflects the importance of international partnerships in supporting human rights initiatives and expanding their institutional and social impact.
