02 06 12 King Salman: Seminar of Gulf Coop- We are Com- «Protection from eration Council: mitted to Abuse»: Mecha- adopting the nisms to improve Kingdom true interest in vio- World Day of approach lence victims and Human Rights since the protecting them in the Gulf founder era

Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights periodical Bulletin Issued By Human Rights Saudi Human Rights Commission Saudi Arabia

Leaders of brotherly and friendly countries take part in the funeral of the deceased Death of King Abdullah .. and Paying Allegiance to King Salman as Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Royal Court announced the death of the late, God will- Mosques King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, as he palace in Riyadh for three days on the death of the late - ing, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah also led multitudes of mourners of leaders of brotherly God willing - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud on Friday dawn, 3 Rabee Thani and friendly countries, princes, scholars, officials and Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud - may Allah have mercy 1436 H, 23rd of January 2015 G, where Dead prayer citizens, where the body of the late King was buried in on him - from their Majesties, Highnesses and state leaders performed on the late King after Al-Asr Prayer of the Al-Oud Cemetery. of Islamic and Arab countries, friendly countries, Princes, same day in Imam Turki bin Abdullah mosque in Riyadh. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Scholars, Sheikhs, Ministers, senior civilian and military Worshipers were led by Custodian of the Two Holy Abdul-Aziz Al Saud received condolences in Al-Yamamah Officials, and large crowds of people. See page..(02) 2 Rebounds Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques stressed that country's constitution is Quran and Sunnah King Salman: We are Committed to Kingdom true approach since the Founder Era

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques with sadness and sorrow , I condole but what God has commanded us to Dear brothers: King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud the loyal Saudi nation, Arab and Is- do, "We belong to God and to Him Our Arab and Islamic nation is in a supported by Allah- offered his condo- lamic nation on losing Custodian of we shall return" bad need today for unity and solidity, lence to Saudi loyal people, and Arab the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Dear brothers, sons, and all citizens: and we will continue in this country, and Islamic nation on the death of the bin Abdul-Aziz, may Allah have mercy I am, God willing, holding the great honored by Allah and chosen as a platform deceased Custodian of the Two Holy on him, who was chosen by Allah to secretariat, I pray to Allah to grant me for his message and Qibla of Muslims, Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz be close to Allah, after spending his his help and Reconcile, I ask him to our journey in taking everything pos- Al Saud - may Allah have mercy on life obeying the Lord, upholding his show us the right and help us to follow, sible to unite, and defend our nation's him- asking Allah for forgiveness and religion, serving his country and his and to show us falsehood and help us to issues, guided by teachings of the true Pleasure. people, and defending on issues of Arab avoid. We will be, God willing commit- Islamic religion, which favored by the This came in a word given by Cus- and Islamic nations. ted to the True approach, on which the Lord to us, religion of peace, mercy todian of the Two Holy Mosques King We ask Allah to have mercy on state follows since its inception at the and moderation. Salman bin Abdul-Aziz as follows: him and forgive him in paradise, and hands of the founder King Abdul-Aziz, I ask Allah to help me serving our "Praise be to Allah who says (All that to reward him the best reward for his may Allah have mercy on him- and at dear people and achieving their hopes, live on it will perish, Yet the Face of outstanding work in the service of his the hands of his sons after him - may and to preserve our country and our your Lord will abide forever ), and peace religion, his homeland and his nation. Allah be merciful to them, we will never nation's security and stability, and to and blessings be upon his Messenger As we also ask Allah to bless us with mislead it, as our Constitution is the protect them from all evils, He is able Muhammad and his companions: with patience and reward, where we have Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His to do that, there's no strength except hearts believing in the act of God, filled nothing to say towards this great loss, Prophet peace be upon him. with Allah. Emir Muqrin is the crown prince .. and Prince Mohammed bin Nayef is a crown to the crown

Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the Min- ister of Defense, head of the Royal Court and Spe- cial Adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Al-Tuwaijri head of Royal Court and the private secretary to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from his position, and appointing His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, chairman of the Royal Court and the Special Adviser to Custodian of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques deputy of Prime Minister and minister the continuation of all members of the of Interior, calling for paying allegiance Council of Ministers in their positions the Two Holy Mosques, as a minister King Salman Bin Abdul- Aziz Al Saud, in addition to his work. His Highness issued royal orders by choosing His Royal to them during allegiance of Custodian under his chairmanship, and exempting of the Two Holy Mosques. HE Hamad bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Suwailem President of the Royal Court, may Allah Highness Prince Muqrin bin Abdul-Aziz protect him has to lift his nominations for Al Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime He also issued his Orders to appoint vice president of Crown Prince's Court His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin from his position and appointing him as leadership positions at the Royal Court. Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Gen. Hamad bin Mohammed AlOhaly Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud minister head of HH court as a minister, as well of defense, in addition to his work, and as exempting HE Khalid bin Abdul-Aziz was also assigned to perform as the head Al Saud, Second Crown and second of Royal Guards. Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights Rebounds 3 King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, Biography and Journey

tee for helping the families of Jordan martyrs in - 1976 G Chairman of People's Committee for helping Palestinian people.- Chairman of People's Committee for Relieving victims of Pakistan in -1973 G. Chairman of People's Committee to support marital effort in Egypt in 1973 G.- Chairman of People's Committee to support marital effort in Syria in -1973 G. Chairman of Local Committee for Relieving victims of floods in Sudan in 1988 G.- - Chairman of Local Committee for providing aid and shelter to Ku- waiti citizens after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990 G. Chairman of local committee for receiving donations for the victims of floods in Bangladesh in 1991G.- Chairman of the High Commission for collecting donations for Bosnia and Herzegovina in -1992 G. - Supreme Chairman of Kingdom gallery "Between yesterday and to- day" held in a number of Arab and European countries and in the United States and Canada during the period 1985/1992 G. Allegiance paid to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Supreme Com- as a King for Saudi Arabia, on the third of Rabee Thani 1436 H, twenty-third of January 2015 G. mittee for raising funds for Jerusalem uprising in Riyadh -2000 G. King Salman spent more than two years and half as a crown prince and deputy of prime minister after his appointment on 18 June 2012 G by a royal decree, and he remained then as a minister of Charitable work defense, as he was appointed on 5 November 2011 G. Before that, King Salman was a governor of King Salman is known for his Riyadh region for more than 50 years. charitable works and efforts, where he presided Prince Salman Center for Disability Research, and Honor- ary presidency for Prince Fahd bin Salman charitable Commission for caring of patients of renal failure, and Upbringing Islamic University in Medina, an honor- During his leadership of Riyadh emir- honorary presidency of Saudi Center King Salman was born on the fifth of ary doctorate in law from Waseda Uni- ate, Riyadh has witnessed the completion for Organs Transplantation, and many Shawwal 1354 H, 31 December, 1935 G versity in Japan, in recognition of his of several major infrastructure projects, other agencies. in Riyadh, he is the twenty-fifth son of outstanding contributions in Kingdom such as highways, schools, hospitals, Since 1956 G, King Salman Pre- the founder, King Abdul-Aziz Al Saud and the world. and universities, as well as museums, sided the Council of boards of many – may Allah bless his Soul. sports stadiums and the preparation of humanitarian and service committees, He grew up with his brothers in the Emirate of Riyadh Riyadh Metro project. which took over the responsibilities Royal palace in Riyadh, where he was He served as Governor of Riyadh of support and relief in many affected accompanying his father in official meet- Region in an important historical phase Ministry of Defense Regions around the world, whether ings with kings and rulers of the world. of this city, where he was first appointed In November 2011G, he was ap- affected by war or natural disasters. as a prince of Riyadh on behalf when pointed Minister of defense. The Ministry Education he was just Nineteen years old on 16 includes land, air, naval and air defense Honors and awards Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, March, 1954 G, and a year later was forces, where the ministry has seen in Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques received his early education at The Princes appointed as a governor and prince of his era a comprehensive development King Salman holds the medal of King School in Riyadh, where he studied Re- Riyadh by the rank of a Minister on18 including all sectors of training, arm- Abdul-Aziz of first class, which is the ligious sciences and modern sciences, April 1955 G, and from judgment Pal- ing, and he successfully oversaw the highest in Saudi Arabia and he has also and he completed the holy Quran at ace in Riyadh where he was born and largest military exercise in the history won numerous honors and awards, such the age of ten at the hands of Imam grew up, he was performing his works of Saudi armed forces (Seif Abdullah). as: a Medal on the occasion of two and preacher of the Grand Mosque, as Emir of Riyadh, and continued as a thousand years after the establishment Sheikh Abdullah Khayyat- may Allah prince for more than five decades, where Societies and Organizations he of Paris received by President Jack have mercy on him. he supervised the process of turning headed and have roles abroad- Chirac in Paris in 1985 G, and the Since Childhood, King Salman bin the area from ​​a medium-sized town of Chairman of Donation Committee to medal of intellectual efficiency, where Abdul-Aziz has shown interest in sci- about 200 thousand people to one of the victims of Suez in -1956 G. Morocco's King Hassan II handled the ence and later received many honor- the fastest growing capitals in the Arab Chairman of the Main Committee medal to Custodian of the Two Holy ary certificates and academic awards, world today, as it embraces more than for fundraising to Algeria in - 1956 G. Mosques King Salman in Casablanca including: an honorary doctorate, from 5 million people. G. Chairman of People's Commit- in 1989. 4 Rebounds Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Crown Prince: King Abdullah shared love, loyalty and fidelity with his people

His Royal Highness Prince Muqrin and Islamic nations everywhere as bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince well as serving our beloved country and Deputy Prime Minister says: " and its loyal people who reciprocated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques him with love, loyalty and fidelity King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al- in an image that is rarely to happen Saud, may Allah be merciful with between leaders and their people. We him" reciprocated his dear people ask Allah to reward him, as we mourn with love, loyalty and fidelity in a the departure of our parent leader, we way that is rarely to happen between ask Allah to be merciful to him, and leaders and nations. forgive him and to reconcile Custo- This came in his speech after the dian of the Two Holy Mosques King death of King Abdullah bin Abdul- Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, supported by Aziz, saying: The Almighty said: (O Allah- to what is good for our beloved satisfied soul, return to your Lord well country and its noble people, and to pleased, well pleasing. Join My wor- support issues of both Arab and Islamic shipers and enter My Paradise!) nations at this critical time that needs Praise be to Allah alone, peace his Cleverness and experience - may and blessings of Allah be upon our Allah protect him, which drew from Prophet PBUH. his political work since his inception Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the era of the parent founder King King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, May Abdul-Aziz, may Allah be merciful to Allah be merciful to him, died after a him, asking Almighty God to provide life rich with obedience to the Almighty him with health, wellness and provide God and supporting the issues of Arab him with help and reconcilement. Second Crown: the world has lost a political and humanitarian character of high Value and impact face what threatens kingdom security the rational approach of Islam through and its stability .. standing by the op- which kingdom was established by His pressed and rescue the distressed in all Majesty King Abdul-Aziz bin Abdurrah- His Royal Highness Prince Mo- countries around the world. man Al-Faisal, may Allah rest his soul, hammed bin Nayef bin Abdul- Aziz, HE added: "The comfort of Saudi and returning to it in all its affairs, and Second Crown, Second Deputy of people, Arab and Islamic nations and through which its leadership worked in Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- the international community in this or- a spirit of sincere cooperation, Arab, rior ;expressed his deep sadness and deal is in his Successor Custodian of Islamic and human solidarity to serve sorrow for the loss of Custodian of the the Two Holy Mosques King Salman issues and affairs of international com- Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, May Allah munity and to achieve security, stability Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, may Allah have protect him, with his political depth .. and cooperation of its countries and mercy on him, the deceased of Saudi and repayment of opinion. people for the benefit of all. Arabia, Arab and Islamic nations say- His vision, long experience in the His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed ing: "The world has lost a political and field of governance, and administration bin Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz expressed his humanitarian character of high Value for a long time, was honored by Allah to pride in High confidence placed in him and impact, where he worked all his carry the responsibility of leading this by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques life with all devotion and dedication blessed country and the nation paid him King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud to serve his religion, homeland, Arab allegiance on the holy book of Allah and -may Allah protect him - wishing that and Muslim issues, and upholding their the Sunnah of his honest Messenger, Allah would help and guide him in getting stature and integrity and to maintain to take governance in Saudi Arabia as- this great Secretariat and performing this international peace and security. sisted by His Royal Highness Prince great responsibility with all devotion HH Prince Mohammed bin Nayef Muqrin bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Crown and sincerity, according to aspirations bin Abdul-Aziz praised the late King dom, repayment of opinion, courage, Prince, Deputy Prime Minister –saved of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz, may Allah persistence on right and firmness to by Allah- to continue to journey on and Saudi people, God willing. rest his soul, saying: "A man of wis- Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights Rebounds 5 Kingdom calls for dismantling weapons of mass destruction

Dr. Al-Aiban offered his condolences to the leadership on behalf of Commission employees President of Human Rights: King Abdullah ini- tiatives for Co-Existence among followers of Religions is a lamp for peace and security

HE President of Human Rights Com- Rights Commission to Custodian of of man everywhere. HE asked Almighty God to help mission, Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Al-Aiban added: "What alleviates and guide Custodian of the Two Holy Al-Aiban expressed his condolences on bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, HH the Crown this ordeal is the fact that his successor Mosques King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz the death of Custodian of the Two Holy Prince, second Crown, and sons of is Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Al Saud - supported by Allah- to carry Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz King Abdullah bin Abdul- Aziz, and King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud honesty and responsibility, His Royal Al Saud - may Allah have mercy on to the royal family and Saudi people - supported by Allah - the leader who Highness Prince Muqrin bin Abdul-Aziz him - confirming that King Abdullah on the death of the late, asking Allah was taught in the school of King Abdul Al Saud, Crown Prince, and Deputy of initiatives aiming at co-existence between to have mercy on him, get him into Aziz, founder of this state, may Allah Prime Minister, HRH Prince Moham- followers of religions and civilizations paradise, and reward him for serving have mercy on him- and served this med bin Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz, Second will remain a lamp for peace and se- religion, people and Islamic nation, pure country with his brothers of Kings crown, may Allah save them all- to curity and one of the most important for which he has devoted his life to who have devoted their lives to serve help them continuing the journey of foundations of Human Rights. serve religion, his country, the Arab and Islam and Muslims, as well as caring goodness, development and stability of HE offered his sincere condolences Islamic nation, and he also provided of the Two Holy Mosques, serving the this country, to provide them and their on behalf of employees of Human humanitarian initiatives for the service nation and citizen alike. people security, stability and prosperity.

Raising his Condolences and Sincere Sympathy to the leadership President of Arab «Human Rights»: King Abdullah, A huge stock of achievements

President of Arab Human Rights Abdul-Aziz, may Allah have mercy initiatives, including his efforts in Allah be merciful to him- in promot- Commission " Charter Committee on him, and calling Allah to provide establishing global dialogue among ing Gulf Cooperation Council and " in the League of Arab States, Dr. him with forgiveness and pleasure. followers of religions, civilizations uniting its leaders despite the chal- Hadi Bin Ali Al-Yami offered his Dr. Al-Yami said: When we talk and cultures, noting his initiatives - lenges that have previously passed condolences and sincere sympa- about the late King Abdullah, we may Allah have mercy on him- and on this relationship, saying: "This is thy to Custodian of the Two Holy are talking about a huge stock of their impact on the containment of the great leader who is an umbrella Mosques King Salman bin Abdul- achievements made over nine years Arab variations and disputes, where for all brothers and friends". Aziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness ago. At the external level, he reinforced he contributed to reunion and unify Al-Yami noted the smooth tran- Prince Muqrin bin Abdul-Aziz Al Kingdom attendance in international the Arabs through his numerous at- sition of Saudi governance, calling Saud, Crown Prince, and His Royal forums and contributed to establish titudes, including his attitude with on Allah to perpetuate security and Highness Prince Mohamed bin Nayef and strengthen its position, in addi- Egypt in its ordeal , and bridging stability of Kingdom, and to reconcile bin Abdul-Aziz, Second Crown, tion to strengthening global peace the gap between Egypt and Qatar the new leadership for the good of in the death of King Abdullah bin and security through his obvious He pointed to his efforts – may country and people. 6 coverage Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Seminar of «Protection from Abuse»: Mechanisms to im- prove interest in violence victims and protecting them

Commission of Human Rights organized recently " Seminar of pro- tection from abuse and the role of government and private agencies in its application", in the presence of HE President of Investigation and Prosecu- tion Commission Sheikh Mohammed Fahad Al-Abdullah, and a number of officials of government agencies in KSA related to Educational, Psychological, Social, and Security aspects, where the seminar intended to stand on the achievements of the system which has been issued a year ago and difficulties facing authorities during its application, work sheets included recommenda- tions for improving performance and the creation of many mechanisms as- sisting to improve care and protection of violence victims. His Excellency President of Inves- tigation and Prosecution Commission President of "In- abuse cases. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdullah, gave a vestigation and Public He added that one of the most impor- word confirming the importance of this tant objectives related to the protection seminar in terms of highlighting the role Prosecution": protecting of all members of society, or protecting of government and private institutions individuals from abuse the child from abuse, which recently in repelling abuse, noting that protecting released; is to promote the culture of individuals from abuse and granting the and granting the human human rights, where most abuses of human his right is a principle guaranteed his right is a principle woman or child are unfortunately due to the poor culture of human rights, as for all by Islamic Sharia. guaranteed by Islamic Dr. Abdullah Al-Yusuf, Undersec- these systems try to promote human retary of Ministry of Social Affairs for law for all rights culture and reduce some excesses Social Development, said during the that need to legislative organization der for awareness programs with the preventing such attacks, believing that seminar that there are cases of assault from their wives, he stated that cases value of 20 million Riyals, which still it will have an impact in raising human on some beneficiaries of care Centers of this kind don't go out to the public, under settling, in addition to a strategy rights culture or through applying some in the Kingdom by their families, and because men around the world still feel for dealing with violence significantly, deterrent penalties for violence com- those centers are exposed to an attempt shy, and they do not confess this, though noting that the ministry since the start mitters, pointing out that the National of storming from time to time because they may have exposed to violence. of the system "protection of abuse" is Assembly for Human Rights and the of lack of security guards. Dr. Al-Yusuf, On the other hand, Dr. Ibrahim Al- intending through many procedures to Commission integrate with each other noted that the ministry is intending to Sheddi spokesman of human rights said apply this system. and not compete, Assembly was grown increase the number of security guards to "Al-Riyadh:" numbers of violence He added that they do not claim from Society, the Commission is the to protect beneficiaries; because people cases owned by Commission are very perfection in Care Centers, and that every state eye on the extent of how govern- there were subject to violence as a re- few, and the reason is that cases of human action must have a lack, noting ment agencies apply their systems and sult of mental illnesses or addiction, violence don’t come to Commission that violence rate is simple not great, procedures . Al-Sheddi expressed his in addition to protecting the crew of directly, while there are bodies dealing and the number of cases in Kingdom happiness and optimism by declaring these centers of specialists and others with notifications directly, but Com- centers is 500 cases, where physical Co-operation Council summit of hu- to ensure their protection as well as mission is the second line, and if any violence is of few cases, adding: "We man rights during its last session in helping them to perform their duties Commission lacks its role in ensuring asked for six new Centers for children, Doha, adding that this Declaration af- effectively. human rights, it can reach us, so cases and they will come soon" firms keenness and concern of (GCC) He said: They intend to raise a ten- that we receive are not an indicator of With regard to men facing violence to promote human rights culture and ensure it by members of Society and stakeholders of any human right. He pointed out that Gulf Declaration of Human Rights issued in accordance with (GCC) authentication on many international and regional documents in the areas of human rights, and is consistent with the issuance of similar announcements of regional groupings which show world interest in general to provide and ensure availability of human rights.

Al-Sheddi: the num- ber of violence cases owned by Commission is so little and is not an indicator of abuse Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights coverage 7 During a workshop held by Human Rights Commission in Riyadh "United Nations": 22 Billion Dollars a year, proceeds of global human trafficking

The judge Dr. Hatem Fouad Ali representative of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the Gulf States; confirmed that criminal gangs gain about 22 billion Dollars a year Dollars from people trafficking , pointing out that this trade was interna- tionally born and crossing national borders. This came during a training workshop on trafficking in people, according to the United Nations system and its global program for combating people trafficking, it was opened by His Excellency Dr. Bandar Al-Aiban President of the Human Rights Commission and held by the permanent Committee for combating people trafficking in the Commission on Tuesday 13-1-2015 G, in the presence of the judge, Dr. Hatem Fouad and Badr bin Salem Bajaber, Commission General Secretary, and a group of Commission members. Judge Dr. Hatem Fouad explained that traffick- receiving him for the purpose of misuse," stress- objectives of Human Rights Commission in Kingdom, ing in people passes through three phases: country ing that the Committee follows trafficking cases to according to its strategic plan is to protect and promote of origin, country of transit, and destination country, ensure non-assaulting them again, and coordination human rights in all areas according to international pointing out that the United Nations report in 2012 with competent authorities to restore the victim to standards , to raise awareness about them, and to G estimates the number of trafficking victims by 25 his native state or to recommend keeping the victim ensure their application according to provisions of million people around the world, two thirds of them in Kingdom, and correcting his systemic conditions Islamic Sharia; therefore, its vision crystallized that are women and girls. so that he could work if necessary. human rights Commission has to be initiative and a In turn, Badr bin Salem Bajaber General- Sec- It is noteworthy that statistic of trafficking in leader, while respecting Human rights is an essential retary of Commission said : this workshop comes women and children in KSA in 1433 H reached to component of national culture and practice, and to within the efforts of international cooperation to raise 11 cases investigated by Investigation and Prosecu- establish an effective social partnership to spread the awareness of trafficking crimes and treatment meth- tion Authority, in addition to 11 cases received court culture of human rights and promoting it. ods, pointing out that it aims to support the develop sentences in the fight against child trafficking involv- One of the main roles of Commission according employees capabilities in agencies responsible for ing women and men elements. to its system is to ensure that government agencies enforcing laws and regulations, in order to improve About 147 countries approved United Nations concerned apply current rules and regulations with efforts made to combat this heinous crime. Protocol for Combating people trafficking, as there related to human rights including the application of The workshop was attended by a number of people are 129 countries apply a law to combat trafficking anti-trafficking crimes system and defining it. interested and working in the field of security, family in people, including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which It is worth pointing out that there is a permanent and righteous issues, it also witnessed interventions has approved the main Convention, and its attached committee for combating trafficking in people, formed characterized by enriching the workshop topic, es- Protocol on human rights, while Saudi systems crimi- under the Cabinet decision on 20/07/1430 H, headed pecially in the statistical side on trafficking crimes nalized all forms of trafficking in people, thickening by President of Human Rights Commission, HE Dr. and methods of treatment according to international sanctions according to the size of this offense. Bandar Al-Aiban, and includes representatives from standards, rules and regulations of Kingdom and prin- Phenomenon of trafficking in people is one of Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Min- ciples of Islamic Sharia. the most serious human rights violations in our cur- istry of Justice, Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of General Secretary of permanent Committee rent era, where men and adults are used as tools of Labour, Ministry of Culture and Information, Bureau of combating human trafficking in Human Rights forced labor, while women are a source of slavery of Investigation and Prosecution, and Human Rights Commission defined human trafficking, saying: " and sex trade, even children make up one of the most Commission. These bodies participated effectively using a person, appending, r moving, harboring, or important sources of that trade. in that workshop. Saudi systems approved in July 2009 G punishing anyone committing people trafficking by imprisonment for a period of less than 15 years or a fine that may reach to one million Riyals, or both, and sanctions may be tightened according to the gravity of cases classified as trafficking patterns and forms. It is worth noting that one of the most important

25 million people are victims of trafficking in People, two-thirds of them are women and girls 8 coverage Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Stressing that protecting labor rights within Kingdom does not differentiate between the citizen and newcomer Al-Aiban receives President of Ethiopian Federal Council and his accompanying delegation

Dr. Al-Aiban explained that Commis- sion had been monitoring and watching closely the efforts of concerned gov- ernmental parties during the inspection campaign to consider workers rights until they leave to their countries, through applying a series of awareness cam- paigns, opening Commission offices in all central accommodation centers, as well as receiving any notes and dealing with them in a timely manner, making sure to take into account humanitarian aspects and quality of services provided in these centers, as well as opening the area in front of media, ambassadors, officials and diplomats to visit accom- modation centers to overview conditions of people and procedures for returning them to their countries, stressing that Kingdom has dealt with all offenders His Excellency President of Human have mercy on him – at all political respect and protection of human rights, humanely and in accordance with the Rights Commission, Dr. Bandar bin and humanitarian levels, valuing his as well as making sure that everyone principles of Islamic Sharia and inter- Mohammed Al-Aiban received at the initiatives for peace and dialogue be- living on Kingdom lands enjoys his national standards of human rights. headquarters of Commission, His Ex- tween followers of different religions rights, noting the Commission's efforts For his part, His Excellency President cellency President of Ethiopian Federal and cultures, in addition to his great to protect workers' rights in Kingdom, of Ethiopian Federal Council expressed Council president of parliament Abba efforts to renounce violence and work without distinction between citizens his thanks and gratitude for great hospital- Dola Gamda Agho and his accompany- to resolve differences through cultural and residents in this regard, praising ity he and his accompanying delegation ing delegation. and intellectual dialogue, deepening un- foreign workers, their countries and found during their visit to Kingdom, During the meeting, Dr. Al-Aiban derstanding and embodying the vision their contributions in the comprehensive and on clarifying many questions he reviewed historical and social relations of co-existence between people. development witnessed by Kingdom, had, praising bilateral relations between between the two friendly countries, in His Excellency also presented a brief confirming Kingdom's keenness also the two countries, initiatives of King addition to efforts of King Abdullah overview about Commission, its inception, to systemize all conditions of residents Abdullah bin Abdul- Aziz, may Allah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud - may Allah its objectives and its role in promoting on its territory. have mercy on him- for peace and dia-

Al-Aiban: The list of their rights shows duties and rights 10 Government agencies discuss improving "Do- mestic Workers" Environment His Excellency President of the and measure the results achieved. Human Rights Commission, Dr. Bandar The Forum witnessed a detailed Al-Aiban confirmed that kingdom has review of the site " Musaned" www. issued a list for Domestic Workers musaned.gov.sa related to domestic Rights clarifying duties and rights employment to provide all informa- to the both sides, pointing that the tion, instructions, regulations, rights existence of a system combating traf- and duties of household labor, what ficking of people protects the exploita- the site includes of services answer- tion of domestic workers or anyone ing many questions, particularly falling under injustice, noting at the with regard to licensed offices and same time that all this come in the companies which work according context of implicating provisions of to provisions and systems, showing Islamic law, which emphasizes hu- costs and periods of recruitment, after man dignity, maintaining his rights teeism from work , communication the Ministry of Labour when review- obliging offices and companies to and showing his duties. difficulties and displaying the results ing improvements and developments disclose them. This came during the first Consul- of these discussions of inquiries and for its decisions and services with Participants in the forum emphasized tative dialogue Forum held recently proposals on a number of officials. respect to domestic employment. the importance of achieving balance by Ministry of Labour, and discussed Minister of Labour Engineer Adel Minister of Labour stressed on the between facilitating recruitment of conditions of domestic workers in bin Mohammed Faqih, showed in importance of involving community domestic workers and considering Kingdom, with the participation of a press Statement that the meeting, groups in discussing topics related to recruitment procedures and their rights more than 150 citizen of various which included leaders from the labor market, providing opportunity through financial competencies of regions representing more than 10 Ministry of Labour, government to listen to different points of view, domestic work owners, allocating government and private agencies. officials, experts, professionals and and then exchanging accurate infor- and taking into account the right of The forum, held under the title individuals from different regions mation that will close these views families, individuals and investors to "controls and policies of domestic answered questions objectively and if contrasted, and building common meet their needs of hiring or recruit- workers" focused on providing services clearly, pointing out that individuals bases contributing to guide decisions ment of household labor according and procedures of granting visas and will re-fill the questionnaire prepared and future policies should be taken by to the actual need, and Keenness to protecting the rights of contractual in order to take advantage of it to Ministry of Labour to serve citizens, eliminate phenomenon of leaving do- relationship, as well as efficiency direct policies and decisions, to be one adding that ministry would hold the mestic worker working in the black and quality of domestic labor, absen- of the most important references in meeting again to evaluate experience market by their house work owner. Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights coverage 9

Confirming its role in alleviating their sufferings and meeting their needs Commission criticizes what came in the US report on the status of housemaids

In a report carrying a lot of fal- workers' rights, while the sion was receiving all Embassy site in Saudi Arabia car- lacies as described; in its annual list of domestic workers, who have rights, we ries a lot of insults to kingdom, as report published on its embassy protection systems from also provided them it accuses it of human trafficking, site in Saudi Arabia recently, US harm and report issued with tickets that are exploiting employers, forcing women State Department accused Saudis of Finally are indicators not offered by any working from Asia and Africa in exploiting domestic workers coming that what mentioned other country and unethical works from Asia and Africa in unethical is not accurate », de- we know what Eu- For his part, the spokesman of works, which prompted the official scribing that individual ropean countries US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Jo- spokesman for Saudi Human Rights cases are not confined do with illegal im- han Shemonsis explained that every Commission Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sheddi to KSA. migrants. year US government issues a report to say : what has been said in this He explained that the He pointed out that about countries «The report found report is slander which was not rumors of mistreating employers Kingdom is one of the fewest on the site about human trafficking the first and will not be the last. in the correction period are noth- countries applying anti-trafficking in Saudi Arabia with all its details Al-Sheddi said in his speech ing but a slander « Human Rights laws, and stating prison sentences reflects US government vision », to «Al-Hayat»: «Anyone visiting Commission was accurate in this of up to two years and fines up to pointing out that reports issued by Kingdom of delegations can see the inventory, offenders were treated million Riyals. his government usually depend on efforts made by Kingdom to save in a dignified way, and Commis- The report published on US reliable sources. "Labor": Kingdom enjoys international recog- nition for its protection of foreign workers

Minister of Labor Adel Faqih said that ing a suitable environment for work," from the private sector to unite with each he had not seen indictment of US authorities pointing out that there is a set of procedures other. about lack of workers protection in Kingdom, that have been launched previously and Minister of Labor, said that Council saying: "We have offered our papers and received recognition of international bodies. of Ministers approved the organizational reports to the ILO, and kingdom received He pointed out that the number of Saudis structure of Ministry of Labor, which con- appreciation for protecting employment and in the private sector doubled 100 percent sists of labor supplements in Saudi embas- creat- from the previous years, in other words sies abroad and will be implemented next more than 750 thousand before four years year, indicating that the supplements will in the Saudi market, considering that not be in all embassies, but in a number this is a good indicator; but of countries that contain huge numbers this means not to be lazy of labor. and be sufficient, In addition, Ministry of Labor an- there are many nounced the start of implementing the challenges fourth phase of WPS for facilities with a necessitating number of 500 workers or more, beginning all stake- at the first of (November), as the number of holders facilities in this stage is 917 facility, with an employment of 633 thousand workers. Abu Thnin stressed that «the ministry pointing out that 70 percent of facilities is very keen to make sure that workers on which the program was applied in the have their wages on time, following up that first three phases, (731) facility; com- through the program and inspection visits». mitted to the program controls, and the « Wages Protection System » works on remaining 30 percent (220 companies) establishing a database containing updated did not comply with it, and they were information on the payment of workers' prevented of all services. wages in the private sector, and determining Deputy Minister of Labor for inspection the extent of facilities obligation to pay and development of work environment, wages on time and at the Value agreed Dr. Abdullah Abu Thnin confirmed, ac- upon, through the comparison between cording to "Al-Hayat"; that the ministry data recorded in the Ministry of Labor, allows all enterprises in the private sector and what is registered in «WPS »and experiencing register before mandatory recorded in salaries delivery payroll application stage; to give them enough through local banks. time for ordering their conditions, Deputy Minister of Labor for inspec- stressing that these experimental tion and development of work environ- participation does not result any ment; noted that the first, second and sanctions or observations. third stages were applied on enterprises He said: Ministry is following of 3000 workers and more, 2000 work- the last stages already applied, ers and more, 1000 workers and more, and the extent of facilities com- numbering 731 enterprises, which employ mitment, calling for enterprises more than 1.9 million workers, about 400 that did not register to hasten thousand of them are Saudis. With regard in registering in order to avoid to private schools , Abu Thnin stressed stopping services and computer the commitment of about 55 percent of closure, as well as facilities of 1301 Schools, which applied «Wages locked services to raise wages Protection Program», while services have files quickly in order to lift its been locked for uncommitted schools. suspension. 10 coverage Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) During 23 years .. «Human Rights»: Only 37 Study concerned with Domestic Violence

A study prepared by Human Rights within 3 years, and 372 issue of (System of Protection from abuse) On the other hand, HE President of Commission entitled (phenomenon of violence against children during and barriers of its application, he Bureau of Investigation and Prosecu- domestic violence in Kingdom in the the same period. also talked about Ministry roles in tion Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdullah, context of Human Rights) revealed The seminar included two sessions promoting human rights and reduc- gave a word in which he stressed that there are only 37 study concerned where Director of social protection ing harm through opening courts of the importance of this seminar in with domestic violence for 23 years, and hospitality center in Riyadh Dr. personal Status in many Regions, highlighting the role of government they were not scientific, but theses Moddi Al-Zahrani reviewed the role adopting fingerprint system in veri- and private institutions in repelling in order to obtain advanced degrees of Ministry of Social Affairs in the fying woman identity and reducing abuse, noting that protecting individuals of academic achievement. field of protecting women from abuse, abuses and exploitation, cooperation from abuse and granting the human Dr. Khalid Al-Awad who presented and touched the difficulties faced by with the governor to stop aggressors his right is a principle guaranteed the study confirmed inaccuracy of the ministry. without waiting for court ruling, in by Islamic Sharia for all. Seminar monitoring violence cases by Data The discussion focused on the addition to speed considering and discussion Circles were attended by entry operators or non-arrival of system of protection from abuse, deciding in marital issues and pri- 12 specialists who joined the work statistics from various parties to which was issued a year ago and oritize them so as not to worsen the of the first two sessions, specialists the conflict of statistics and lack of difficulties faced by government and problem and family is affected by from Ministries of: Social Affairs, accuracy derived from government private agencies in its application, frequent appointments and meet- Interior, Justice, Health, Education, agencies, pointing out that the number in addition to finding mechanisms ings, judges take the responsibility and Human Rights Commission. The of domestic violence cases received to help improving humanitarian care to marry girls who have a right of second session included: Saudi as- by Ministry of Interior during five and protecting victims of violence. court ruling and under the supervi- sembly of Human Rights, National years amounted to 12267 issue, while Consultant of justice minister for sion of girls care organization if her Committee for lawyers, Mawada total cases according to Ministry of social and family program affairs Dr. guardian refuses to marry her; in order association for reducing divorce Justice Statistics amounted to 1110 Nasser Al-Oud reviewed the role of to protect her from damage caused and its effects, and Human Rights issue of violence against women Ministry of Justice in enforcing the by society's perception. Commission. Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights coverage 11 Kingdom calls for mea- sures to prevent the use of «Technology» in ex- ploiting children sexually

His Highness Prince Dr. Bandar measures, including legislative mea- the formal and legal aspects, this is teachings, system, ethics and morals, bin Abdullah Al-Mashari, Assistant of sures to ensure protection of children evident in the issuance of cybercrime as the Council of Ministers approved Interior Minister for technical affairs from exploitation, where Kingdom combating system in 2007 G, which recommendations made by "special- confirmed; that kingdom is fully believ- addressed this kind of abuse in the introduced prison sentences and fines ist work team" assigned to find out ing that combating crimes of all kinds use of technology with a number of for those who take advantage of infor- appropriate solutions to regulate the begins with eliminating the "roots" of measures and actions. mation technology in the aggression moral content of information technology those crimes, the most prominent of HE also reviewed on the role of against children, harassing them, or in Kingdom, and that the Kingdom those crimes is misuse of technology Kingdom in this aspect of Internet in dissemination and promotion of is a party in international efforts to in children abuse and their sexual ex- filtering, where Kingdom started pornography images in general, and protect children. ploitation via the Internet, In addition working in Internet content filtering system of anti-trafficking crimes was HE also asserted that promoting and to crimes of publishing photos and earlier in 1997 G, and competent au- also issued in 2009 G, where people protecting human rights is a strategic sexual videos on the Internet sites, thorities developed filtering policies, trafficking is prohibited in any way. choice for kingdom, and that freedom which lead to the spread of many of and decision-making with respect to HE added: Council of Ministers of expression constitutes one of the negative aspects and social crimes blocking sites or not, websites related recently approved a system designed essential community foundations, and among members of Society with all to pornography, gambling, and drugs to protect children under the age of one of the basic conditions for hu- its various age classes. were blocked, in addition voluntary 18 from all types of harassment, man progress and development, but HH explained through heading reporting service on this type of sites providing child care, reducing the that pornography is not freedom, it the Saudi delegation participating in was provided for network users, this spread of abuse forms a child might is wrong to look at the principle of the World Summit about protecting service witnessed a great interaction be exposed to, including exploiting freedom of expression as an absolute exploitation victims of children via the of all users. him sexually, or producing, dissemi- principle without restrictions, espe- Internet, held in London; that Kingdom HE also asserted that Saudi leg- nating, displaying, trading and pos- cially if freedom of expression assaults participation in the summit comes islator realized the importance of sessing any audible or visual work, the child right of life through sexual from attention of Custodian of the protecting children against misuse of print, or prompt addressing the child exploitation, or threatens his safety, Two Holy Mosques – may Allah have technology in abusing and exploiting or raising his instincts, and adorning physical and psychological health. mercy on him - to take the necessary them, So, he paid a great attention to a behavior that is contrary to Islamic

During the OPCW Conference in Hague Riyadh renewing its call for the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction Kingdom Ambassador to Netherlands and its international community on several occasions Permanent Representative to the Organization to provide necessary support in order to achieve of Chemical Weapons Prohibition Abdullah bin this goal, which we see as a legitimate right of all Abdul-Aziz Al-Shaghroud; renewed Kingdom nations of the Region , and it is a main supportive call to WMD disarmament and preventing its for Region's security and stability. spread, as well as supporting efforts aimed at He added: There is no doubt that failure to making the Middle East free of all weapons of complete destroying stockpiles of chemical weap- mass destruction, in addition to urging States ons is a source of concern for everyone, and we possessing chemical weapons to complete de- hope that weapon- possessing States to fulfill their stroying their stockpiles of such weapons in the obligations as soon as possible and take the mea- time limits specified. sures set forth in the decision of States Parties This came during the speech of Saudi del- Conference in its sixteenth session, and through egation participating in the nineteenth session destruction Plans made by those countries, their of the Conference of States Parties of Chemical eagerness and transparency will be apparent in Weapons Prohibition Organization in Hague, this regard. where Ambassador Al-Shaghroud renewed and There is no doubt that completing destruction confirmed during his speech the steady attitude of as soon as possible will be a turning point in the Kingdom on strengthening international coopera- organization history and will benefit everyone, As tion efforts, confirming the need to punish the this organization can't launch to wider horizons Syrian regime for its continued use of chlorine regarding its future priorities without finishing the gas against Syrian people. issue of complete destruction of those stocks, in He said that Kingdom renewing its emphasis on addition to the need to take necessary measures the importance of implementing the Convention of to ensure disappearance of chemical weapons and Chemical Weapons Prohibition, proceeding from preventing their spread, noting the important role its policy aiming to disarm all weapons of mass of Organization Technical Secretariat regarding destruction under strict and effective international checking out acts of destruction, a role that must control and according to the first paragraph of the be strengthened to maintain the desired level of Convention, and that Kingdom's commitment to the performance. Convention and its interest in its implementation He stressed that the use of chemical weapons at the national and international levels is an exten- under any circumstances is something that cannot sion of its policy aimed to contribute effectively to be tolerated, it is reprehensible, deprecated and ban all weapons of mass destruction and prevent condemned with the strongest terms because it their spread, in order to make the Middle East is incompatible with ethical and legal standards free of these deadly weapons. Kingdom called of international community. 12 coverage Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Gulf Cooperation Council: adopting the World Day of Human Rights in the Gulf

General Secretariat of Gulf Coop- its respect to human rights guaranteed Use of Electronics in political and cultural life, freedom of eration Council (GCC) called for the by international agreements, charters movement, opinion and other fundamental adoption of Human Rights World Day in and national legislations. to control boxes inputs, human rights, as General Secretariat all Gulf educational, health institutions, GCC countries have an active of Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab and national bodies;- as an induction role in achieving such legislations, warehouses and outputs States represented by its various sec- day of human rights in which events where Human Rights Office was es- tors translated the desire of its states and seminars held with the participa- tablished at the General Secretariat address some issues in this regard, in to protect and promote human rights, tion of civil society organizations to of Gulf Cooperation Council to meet addition to its competence to prepare through adopting a number of agree- spread human rights culture and reduce the desire of its leaders, supported by Some proposed mechanisms to unify ments, policies and guiding systems, its exceeding. the Supreme Council's decision in its the Member States and spread human where GCC countries approved Abu This came in a statement issued on thirtieth session 2009 G, specialized in rights culture among GCC citizens and Dhabi document " Law" to combat traf- the occasion of Human Rights World all issues relevant to human rights and residents as well as preparing projects ficking in persons, Riyadh document Day, which comes on the tenth of De- coordinating between Member States of laws, declarations and consolidated (law) for Criminal procedures, Muscat cember, in which General Assembly of to highlight their positive work in the covenants. document (law) for personal status, United Nations adopted the Universal field of human rights as an essential The Supreme Council in its thirty- Kuwait document (law) for caring of Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 role for them, in addition to coordina- fifth approved the project of human minors funds, in addition to the GCC G, which ensures everyone to enjoy the tion between individuals and competent rights declaration of Gulf Cooperation economic agreement regulating economic rights contained therein without distinc- authorities in the field of human rights, Council, which GCC countries intend rights of individuals, and GCC coun- tion of any kind, where this day has where the office visits all devices relevant to approve and which ensures the right tries Convention to combat terrorism become an annual anniversary celebrated to human rights in GCC countries; in of GCC citizens in life, security, health, and promote the right of individuals by international community to confirm order to exchange experiences and to education, employment, participation in security and others.

In light of Israel continued occupation of Arab lands Arab League criticizes the policy of «double- standards» to Human Rights

In his statement on the occasion ing human rights and combating and conscience, they should dealings with other countries and of anniversary of Human Rights Day, discrimination policy, call- deal with each other in a organizations. General Secretary of Arab League, ing for uniting efforts spirit of brotherhood", Al-Arabi said: "The Arab League Nabil Al-Araby Criticized the con- to implement world and that "all people is celebrating with all countries, and tinued policy of "double -standards Declaration of Human are equal before international organizations of the world "and standards duality in implicating Rights issued on the law, they have the Declaration of Human Rights issued articles of world Declaration of Human tenth of December right to enjoy on the tenth of December 1948 G, Rights, especially in light of Israel's 1948 G. equal protection laying a steady and essential legal continued occupation of Arab lands Al-Arabi also without any dis- values to this day. and depriving Palestinian people from condemned again crimination, they He explained that Arab League freedom, fundamental rights, killing, the racial Israeli also have the right is convinced that its duty towards displacing its sons and oppressing them occupation, which in equal protection Arab nations, and all people of the in full view of the world without any is the last bastions of against any discrimi- world; is to contribute with the United accountability or punishment, even in racism and colonialism nation violating this Nations and countries of the world this day Palestinian martyrs still die for in the world, warning of Declaration and against to ensure that all people enjoy their their freedom and their wasted rights, indifference of Israeli oc- any incitement to such economic, social, political, cultural, the most recently is the Minister of cupation to international law and discrimination. civil rights, and live a dignified life Palestinian wall Affairs, who fell a its various covenants including World He stressed that World Declara- free from need and fear, through which martyr today after being beaten and Declaration, which its first article tion of Human Rights is an essential they can access to justice, national assaulted by Israeli soldiers confirmed that "all human beings are part of the Arab League conviction, and international protection under General Secretary of Arab League born free and equal in dignity and where its articles form a solid basis a strong structure of international confirmed the importance of establish- rights. They are endowed with mind of its foundations of international legal system of human rights. Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights report 13 Efforts to develop codes of conduct for Arab security institutions

Chairman of Arab Human Rights tion and joining the Arab states to the Commission Dr. Hadi bin Ali Al-Yami Arab Charter of Human Rights. finished an Arab tour including three Arab Meanwhile, head of Arab Human capitals, they are: Cairo, Amman and Rights Commission met with President Doha within his attempts to define the of Qatar National Commission of Human mechanism of Arab regional system for Rights, Dr. Ali bin Sumaikh Al-Murri; protecting and promoting human rights, to discuss efforts of defining the com- and mobilizing all efforts to support the mittee and designed moves to support Committee concerned with the Arab national human rights institutions, civil compact of Human Rights emerging society for the Commission work and its from the Arab League, and continu- activities, and organizing workshops and ance to develop codes of conduct for joint seminars in the field of educating security institutions in accordance with of regional mechanisms of human rights, international standards. exchanging experiences with European, During his stay in Doha to participate African and American bodies counter- in the activities of International Con- part in this area. Al-Yami reviewed in ference concerned with security chal- another meeting with the Chairman of lenges and human rights protection held Arab Network of National Institutions in Doha; Al-Yami met with Mohammed strengthening the support of Qatar as stressed on Qatar efforts in the field of Dr Muhammad Fa'iq; efforts aiming to bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani, a state party in the Arab Charter of Hu- human rights promotion, hosting and seize the role of national institutions of Qatar Assistant of foreign minister for man Rights; the Arab Human Rights successful preparation of the conference. human rights in adopting provisions of International Cooperation affairs. During the Charter in its document as the overall Commission, which represents the re- Al-Yami also met with in the members the meeting, they discussed the mea- gional mechanism for the protecting and of Arab Human Rights Commission, Arab document including human rights. sures taken by Qatar for the rights and Participants agreed unanimously in promoting human rights, particularly General Secretary of Council of Arab the final statement on the need to devote mechanisms enshrined in the Charter in the area of urging Arab countries Interior Ministers, Dr. Mohammed bin a balance between security and human and the mechanism of implementing to approve the Charter and to provide Ali Kuman; where the two sides stressed rights and not to differentiate between the directives and observations of the their initial and periodic reports on its the importance of the Secretariat efforts Committee on the report of Qatar, which implementation of the Charter provisions to promote human rights in the Arab both sides, and that challenges facing the has been discussed recently at the head- and implementing its observations and Region, according to provisions of the Arab Region serve as a catalyst for further quarters of the Commission in Cairo. final recommendations. Al-Yami also Charter and the completing authentica- coordination; to complete constructing They discussed the possibility of the system of Arab human rights.

Human rights": Concerted Efforts will promote the Application of child Arotection System

After approving and applying the Al- Aiban said: "We thank tion of their rights as this After approving and system, Saudi Children will be safe from Allah that what distinguishes system means protection exposure to violation of their rights. our society is maintaining for each eighteen-aged applying the system, Chairman of Human Rights Com- Islamic values ​​and family person, aiming to con- Saudi Children will be mission, Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Cohesion committed front abuse - in all - and safe from exposure to Al-Aiban appreciated the Council of to orders and prohibi- neglect the child may Ministers approval of child protection tions of Allah, preceded face in the surround- violation of their rights. system, emphasizing the keenness by family care for their ing environment, this of - may Allah save him - to protect children and interest in system also confirms the the rights of citizen and resident in all their rights as an instinctive rights of child determined cording to procedures set by its executive stages of life; proceeding from the tol- and moral commitment before by Islamic law, regulations regulations. erant principles of Islamic Sharia and being a formal commitment, but and international agreements in Al-Aiban concluded with the Com- according to human rights documents Unfortunately, some ignore a lot of the which Kingdom is a party. mission aspiration for uniting all efforts and agreements signed by KSA in this child rights and abuse or violate them The System considered a number to promote and ensure the application regard, as it comes as a continuation for intentionally for various reasons, ignor- of acts like harming or neglecting the of its provisions in order to achieve the system of national legislations on ing his religious and moral obligations right of child, including the cause of its objectives confirming the role of child protection, which includes system which will be reflected negatively on the interrupting his education, ill-treatment, mosques preachers and institutions of of protection from abuse, and these sys- child life forever, including the denial of harassment, exposing him to exploitation, education, health, other relevant sec- tems will work together to promote the official identification papers, education use of abusive words that degrade his tors and media of all kinds; to spread rights of Child and protecting him from or health care, or subjecting them to dignity, and discrimination against him awareness of child rights and types of abuse of any kind or origin. psychological sanctions prevented by because of any ethnic, social, economic harm that may be suffered by child, Islamic Sharia and regulations in force, reason, etc. At the same time, the System the consequent problems and systemic forming a great harm on the present of prohibits producing, disseminating, dis- procedures taken if they occur ignorantly Child and his future, particularly with playing, trading and possessing anything or intentionally. "Protection from He stressed that Human Rights Com- abuse" and "Child Pro- regard to his education, good Islamic addressing his instinct or awakening it upbringing or beating that is physically adorning a behavior which is contrary mission will do its best to spread the tect" will promote child and psychologically harmful. to Islamic Sharia, public order or public culture of Child Rights, system articles rights and protecting Dr. Al-Aiban added: " After the morals. and the need to adhere to them; in order adoption and application of this sys- The system obliges anyone witnessing to maintain child growth environment him from abuse what- tem, Kingdom Children will be, God an abused or neglected case to inform and his safety, and in order not to fall ever its source. willing, safe from exposure to viola- competent authorities immediately ac- under sanctions of the system without knowledge. 14 report Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) World Day of People with Disabilities, " December 3, 2014 G" Sustainable Development.. Technology promise

The day chosen by the United Nations since 1992 had the opportunity to take advantage of advanced G to be the station for broadcasting more of attention technology and high standards of living. This is mostly and renewed understanding of issues of disability is because all people do not have access to new technol- (the third of December) of each year; it was approved ogy and they are not able also to buy them. by United Nations in the World work Program con- More than one billion people around the world cerning Disabled Persons, adopted by UN General suffer some form of disability. People with disabilities Assembly in 1982 G. do not face just urban and environmental obstacles, The overall objective of annual celebrations as- but also they face social and economic barriers and sociated with the International Day of disability is in situations limiting their access to their basic rights. to define all health, rehabilitation, and educational And despite that people with disabilities are considered rights of people with disabilities, and their rights to the world's most minorities, but their cases remained access and comprehensive social integration, through largely invisible inside streams and plans of develop- promoting social understanding of issues of people ment and its procedures. with disability rights, in addition to activating the (1) Including disability within sustainable awareness and cultural role among segments of soci- development goals: ety and making them feel that they are all partners in addressing disability problems, and achieving gains Sustainable development objectives planned newly resulting from their integration in their communities in order to make Millennium Development Goals in various aspects of political, social, economic and successful will work to address three dimensions of cultural life, showing that these gains will include all sustainable development: environmental, economic segments of society and social. Disability is related to several parts of This Day in fact is an opportunity for the disabled the draft of sustainable development targets plans, and their families, advocates for their rights and workers particularly in goals related to education, employment on their cases; to do more efforts in order to achieve and access to humanitarian stability, as well as gather- the goal represented in the full and equal enjoyment ing information and monitoring goals of sustainable (3) Creating an enabling environment for of people with disability of human rights and to ensure development. work: including their issues and making them always present All sustainable development goals are interested The right to work is a fundamental human right. in sustainable development plans. in people with disabilities. And that technology will However, people with disabilities are often not con- Every year, World day of disability comes with greatly affect on the outcome and achieving objectives sidered in the job because of misunderstanding about a particular subject for disability and its issues to be of people with disabilities, and in lives of all people, their ability to perform functions of job, or the high cost focused on in handling ,drawing attention and show- wherever they are. We can employ this World day, to of modifying work environment for them. Employers ing its importance and shortages if found, and what enhance the impact and benefits of technology, access are often unaware of the fact of valuable contribution should be done to raise awareness leading to change to information, communication technology and other of people with disabilities and that they can do their and reform. policies and software procedures, to develop and im- work in different places, through the use of adaption • This year theme is: (Sustainable Development: prove the well-being of people with disabilities and and assistive technologies, and other reasonable ar- Promise of Technology), focusing on technology including them in society and development. rangements. With the use of technology, People with role in the following: (2) Disaster Reduction and Response to disabilities are able to perform their duties effectively. • Including disability within the goals of sustainable emergency cases: When employers are committed to procedures to development.- Evidences and statistics show that mortality rate recognize and remove all obstacles of the job, and • Disaster reduction and response to emergency of people with disabilities in the world is increasing celebrating with people with disabilities as employees; cases.- through risk situations more than 2-4 times compared they are strengthening the culture of work environment • Creating an enabling environment for work.- to non-disabled people. People with disabilities are based on fair practices that put people with disabilities Throughout human history, technology always disproportionately affected by risks, emergencies and in protection to be treated with dignity, respecting affects on people's way of life, as Industrial Revolu- in conflict situations because evacuation routes aren't their abilities and enjoying equality with others in tion brought a new era of technology, which in turn easy to access and respond, including housing, shelters, terms of the job. raised living standards of people around the world and camps and te distribution of aids and other foods, etc.. World Day of disability can also be invested and their access to goods and services. Technology now This day will be invested to highlight technolo- used to draw attention to the available technologies is widespread in all aspects of daily life of people, gies available to support disasters reduction and the and procedures that can be adopted to create an open, where information emerging and communication appropriate emergency response. As well as focusing inclusive and accessible work environment to allow technology increased significantly, contact between on the importance of facilitating technology arrival to people with disabilities to participate fully and con- people and their access to information grew bigger, all. In addition to the possibility of creating assistive tribute in building the workforce. and increased their living standards. technologies, such as: early warning systems and ap- Information and communication technology has plications of places and navigation which help saving already changed the lives of people, their works, and the lives of people with disabilities in situations of eh Al-SeifAhmed bin SalD. ways of entertainment. However, all people have not risks and emergency. Board member of Human Rights Commission "Disability .. Creativity and Energy" .. 30 Days of Cultural and Scientific Events

Over 30 days, Charitable Blind Association cluding (white stick), how to deal with it, and how which was launched to coincide with the event for "Kafif" continued its campaign "Disability .. Cre- to move using it, make them aware of (Braille) marketing and supporting the campaign. ativity and Energy" in Riyadh, while Association writing style, through distributing papers contain- coordinator of public relations Majed Al-Moalem ing Braille symbols, the conclusion comes across said that the campaign included cultural, scientific, a carnival social program lasted for three days. social and entertainment programs, highlighting the "Kafif " Association Director Mohammed bin first Media Forum, through which the campaign Suleiman Al-Shwimman appreciated the first media defined its activities and programs, and the cultural Forum, through which the campaign started, collect- festival held for the first time in the Kingdom, it ing a number of charity associations interested in was called (Harakat) and continued for three days, people with disability, along with a large group of it included theatrical performances and exhibitions media representatives, noting that the forum aimed during which people with disabilities displayed to define the requirements and rights of people with their talents, workshops held by, and got sighted disabilities. Al-Shwimman also paid attention to children aware of the means used by the blind in- the tag (Alhastaq: # Disability_Creativity_Energy), Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) Human Rights report 15 World Day of disability Kingdom Regions celebrate of "Precious Category"

Kingdom Regions witnessed many most important awareness programs, the disabled. Emir of Riyadh opened the passion and compassion, but they really events as a celebration of the World Day aiming to reflect the suffering of the exhibition accompanying the festival, need to get confidence and optimism to of disability during December, where disabled practically. then he made a tour around the exhi- be able to benefit community. HRH Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdul- In Medina, His Royal Highness Prince bition accompanied by festival guests; Then Emir of Riyadh and attendants Aziz, Governor of Asir region, sponsored Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, Emir where he saw disability associations, watched an introductory film about dis- the ceremony of the World Day for the of Medina inaugurated events of the their roles and Service agencies dealing plays and events of the festival, as well Disabled and launching the program "Try world Day for the disabled and activi- with the disabled; including : Kafif As- as an anthem Operetta entitled: "Harakat" the chair", in the presence of His Royal ties accompanying it. sociation Section organizing the festival; by the poet Muhammad Al-Shwimman, Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin This came during his meeting with where His Excellency wrote a word in performed by Hamoud Al-Shahrani, Seif Abdul-Aziz, Chairman of administra- General Director of Education in Medina the Roll of Honor on this occasion, as Al-Aklabi, Moataz Al-Harthi, and di- tive Board of disabled Association at Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim, ac- well as kinetic Association, Disabled rected by Bassam Al-Dakhil, and a show the disabled center in Abha. companied by a group of Students of Children Association, audio and autism presented by "Lilas" band for children, Upon the arrival of their Highnesses, Special Education, their parents and their Association, and other associations in- all attendants praised the operetta. they listened to an explanation of what teachers at his office in the Emirate. fluencing on this festival. In addition, Sout Al-Erada Band for the blind offered is provided by Panchayat Asir team His Highness Emir of the Region he reviewed individual and collective its play "Strange", with the participation participating in introducing the World listened to a word given by a student of creations made by the disabled. Then, of actors: Muhammad Rayani, Ammar Day of disability cooperating with the Intellectual Education where he thanked President of Kafif association, Dr. Nasser Al-Khalidi, Ibrahim Al-Muhaya, Ahmed campaign " Allah give you its good- him for inaugurating events of the world Al-Mousa; gave a word on this occa- Munina, and directed by Khalid El-Baz ness". Then, they reviewed The First Day for disabled in Medina, welcoming sion, confirming that disability is not just At the end of opening ceremony, Art Exhibition for Disabled Children, him and his colleagues, and his post on physically, but also impeding mind and Emir of Riyadh honored the Chairman in addition to some cultural activities of this occasion. thought from creativity and innovation, of National Committee for Blindness the association. After that, HH Prince HE welcomed the reception of the stressing on the presence of live models Prevention, Prince Abdul-Aziz bin Ahmed Faisal bin Khalid opened the program student and his colleagues throughout of people with disabilities in the field of bin Abdul-Aziz, President of Disabled "Try the chair". General Secretary of the the year, not just on one day, in a refer- creativity, innovation, literature, culture, Children Association, Prince Sultan bin Assembly in Asir gave a word in which ence to the World Day for the disabled. arts and sciences. Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, and received he explained that participation in the While Emir of Riyadh Prince Turki For his part, General Manager of the it on behalf of him General Secretary World Day of disability comes as one of bin Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz inaugu- festival Khalid El-Baz said; this festi- of the Assembly Awad Al-Yami; this the activities aimed at merging people rated events of the first cultural festival val was held through concerted efforts honor came as a recognition for their with disabilities in Society, and to shed for people with disabilities (Harakat), between public and private sectors; to outstanding efforts in serving all the light on this category and its needs, as organized by the Charity association come out with this image and with the disabled, as well as honoring the art- well as to mobilize community support for the blind in Riyadh (Kafif), on a creativity of bright national competencies ists: Fayez Al-Malki, Yusuf Al-Garah, for the Assembly message, noting that night of appreciation and gratitude for of specialists and people with disabilities, supporting parties, and parties involved " Try the Chair" program is one of the all who have an impact on the lives of stressing that the disabled do not need in the festival. 16 Last page Human Rights Human Rights Newsletter Issue No.(21) In light of insulting Islam by «Charlie Hebdo» Magazine After Kingdom Request.. «United Nations» offers the Fahd Al-Eili project of « Religions Con- tempt» for voting Goodbye, Great King

History of Saudis over 84 years, since its inception is full of sad nights, I am not exaggerating if I say that Friday night one of the greatest nights of grief and loss, an entire nation crying and praying between believers and disbelievers of the news, the great King and real man has gone and the news was announced, while silence and astonishment covered all houses. whatever we write, we cannot give Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz his right, has lived all his life for us. He was our salvation and aid after Allah, we are calmed by his speech and know his sincerity of his initiatives, wasn't maneuvering, flattering or playing on the chord of audiences and bright slogans, does the best acts and when he says, he does. He offered all that can be offered for us, so we shared him sincere love, loyalty, and tender, where great feelings that filled all houses and drew its tears on the faces of young people, women, children and elderly as a fundamental and natural event to love him. The Saudis have cried their king honestly, and opened their doors to the funeral, and used sites "social networking" to write Lament phrases that translate the anguish of loss, Saudi Arabia's request presented by and to the agenda. their tongues did not stop praying and commending the heroic Kingdom Ambassador to the United During the funeral of "Charlie Hebdo" deeds of this great father, mentioning his achievements in Nations in Geneva, Faisal Bin Has- victims, United Nations High Commis- the journey of development achieved during his rule in the san Trad to the High Commissioner sioner of Human Rights has condemned past ten years , one tells something special for helping him, for Human Rights, Prince Zeid Ra'ad the attacks on the magazine and at the another one mentions the opening ceremony of his university, Zeid Al-Hussein; UN Council of Human same time he stressed that, despite con- and the third mentions his dispatch decision, and another Rights decided to discuss the issue of demning the accident, abusive cartoons woman mentions her choice in a leading position, and many religion contempt after the return of hurt his feelings and the feelings of other immortal human situations that words aren’t enough "Charlie Hebdo" magazine to publish millions of Muslims around the world. to describe. O king Abdullah, what kind of a king were you! drawings abusive to our Prophet peace On January 13 and before re-pub- Saudis didn't write all these feelings and situations under be upon him, and offering a project for lication of cartoons in Charlie Hebdo, security control, or under the control of police intelligence voting through its next session in March. an international press association in the devices as happens in some countries, but true love and loyalty The Decision offered for voting in United Nations issued a press release to the great leader filled their heart, so they filled his heart. Human Rights Council calls freedom to remind journalists with Profession Short years of King Abdullah's rule, but long and rich of expression, press and opinion not ethics and denounced the harmful and with tender and construction, led to a developmental renais- to exceed the limits, and insulting reli- unnecessary provocations of the fol- sance, strategic and reform initiatives established kingdom's gions and beliefs, and also calls to stop lowers of religions and beliefs. leadership locally and internationally deliberate insults to Islamic religion. The statement emphasized that de- King Abdullah bin Abdul- Aziz will remain one of the great kingdom was keen in 2011G to spite the magazine's desire to show its men of history, his immortal exploits will remain pages of light release a similar Decision to Human challenge to terrorism, but everything and prosperity we will narrate to those who come after us. Rights Council; But, Western coun- can't be written or drawn. Our comfort in this loss is that the process of construction tries coordinated diplomatic alliances Kingdom has strongly denounced and prosperity will continue with the existence of king Salman to ease the formula of the decision on and condemned the heinous terrorist bin Abdul -Aziz, Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdul-Aziz, Sec- the grounds that it does not prejudice attack on "Charlie Hebdo" which has ond crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, may Allah protect the freedom of expression and press. killed many lives, proceeding from them all and provide us with his blessings. The Decision was re-formulated its rejection of terrorism with all its I say nothing but only Allah bless you, O great father in a way states preventing religious forms and manifestations, whatever its your leave is deeply sorrowful, unable to describe and your intolerance, this Decision No. / 1618 motives or those who stand behind it, consolation absence is so long. led in 2011 to postpone the in-depth where Kingdom was keen to partici- discussion of this issue, but not can- pate in the solidarity march against celed, where Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Terrorism in Paris in the framework Organization of Islamic Cooperation, of international solidarity to address Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey continued terrorism, rejected by Islam, as well * Eqtisadiah Newspaper their participation in international fo- as principles, legislations and all in- rums to bring the issue back to debate ternational laws.

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