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  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Take sustained measures to accelerate the increase in the participation and representation of women in the Shura and other elected and appointed bodies in all areas and at all levels of public and political life. [Para 42; CEDAW]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Accelerate its accession to the ICCPR and ICESCR.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 28) Two human rights instruments — the ICCPR and ICESCR — are currently being studied by a high-level governmental committee with a view to accession. Under article 5(4) of its charter, the Human Rights Commission may express an opinion on international human rights instruments and accession thereto.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Implement educational and awareness-raising measures (on violence against women) aimed at law enforcement officials, the judiciary, health-care providers, social workers, community leaders and the general public. [Para 30; CEDAW]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Spain

    Spain
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying the ICCPR and the ICESCR.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 28) Two human rights instruments — the ICCPR and ICESCR — are currently being studied by a high-level governmental committee with a view to accession. Under article 5(4) of its charter, the Human Rights Commission may express an opinion on international human rights instruments and accession thereto.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Egypt

    Egypt
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue taking measures and setting awareness programs aimed at enhancing women's rights in different spheres including programmes that aim at clearing the misconception between Islamic sharia and negative cultural norms.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    New Zealand

    New Zealand
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue the progress underway and introduce further steps to achieve gender equality, in particular the abolishment of the system of male guardianship.
    Explanation
    The Kingdom's laws and regulations guarantee equality and designate all forms of discrimination, particularly against women, as punishable criminal offences. However, since acts of discrimination might be committed with impunity within the context of erroneous individual practices, endeavours are being intensified to eliminate such discrimination through the adoption of further policies, regulations and procedural measures under which any form of discrimination against women will be criminalized and punished. The national report highlighted the achievements made in the field of women's rights and particularly in regard to women's participation in public and political life. The Kingdom is aware that the system of male guardianship or tutelage to which reference is made in some of the recommendations is regarded as implying male domination over women. It therefore wishes to reaffirm that its regulations protect women from such domination or any practices conducive thereto and in no way entail any marginalization of women or gender-based differentiation likely to undermine the recognition of women's rights in a manner consistent with the definition of discrimination incorporated in the CEDAW. The Islamic legal concept of qiwama (tutelage in the sense of men's obligation to protect and provide for their womenfolk) guarantees women's rights and helps to ensure a properly structured and cohesive family. If this obligation is abused and exploited as a means to subjugate a woman and violate her rights, there are many ways in which the woman can seek redress at any time, particularly through the judiciary.
    Implementation
    UN Compilation:
    Para 51) ... In the light of the large number of reported domestic violence incidents, the Committee against Torture was concerned about allegations that the male guardianship system (mehrem) deterred and often prevented victims from reporting such cases.
    Para 53) [CEDAW] was concerned about the persistence of the male guardianship system, despite measures taken to limit its scope.
    Para 56) The Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty noted that challenges with regard to the human rights of women were heavier on women living in poverty, as many employers still insisted on obtaining the permission of male guardians before women could work.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 32) JS8 noted that workers are denied an array of fundamental rights. The few rights that do exist are not meaningfully protected. This is clear in the continued, widespread and severe discrimination, both through law and in practice, against women, …
    Para 34) AI, Musawah and JS6 observed that women and girls face discrimination in law including in the Civil Status Code, Labour Code and Nationality Act, and in practice. They noted that Saudi Arabia made some progress in advancing women’s rights. Despite these ostensibly positive developments, but they failed to implement the eight accepted UPR recommendations pertaining to the system of male guardianship over women. Women face numerous restrictions on their daily actions throughout Saudi society. The government has recently taken steps towards easing guardianship restrictions, but reforms are limited, and provide no penalties for offences. The system is not only set in law, but is a set of regulations that act as de facto law.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Italy

    Italy
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Forced marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Redouble its efforts to tackle the practice of forced and early marriage.
    Explanation
    The Islamic sharia prohibits forced marriage and, under the Kingdom%u2019s regulations, a marriage contract is deemed to be null and void in the absence of proof of the full and free consent of either of the spouses. The marriage of minors is an issue that is currently under study and, consequently, it would be inappropriate to specify a minimum age for marriage before learning the outcome of the study. It should be noted, however, that marriage of minors is a rare occurrence.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 110) Forced marriage is forbidden by Islamic sharia law, which holds that a marriage can only be concluded with the woman’s consent. Sharia law prohibits a woman being prevented from marrying or forced into marriage against her will. A woman may not be prevented from marrying a man who meets the lawful conditions for marriage. The King Abdulaziz Centre for National Dialogue conducted a study in partnership with stakeholders and civil society organizations, which showed that the number of women entering into forced or early marriage continues to decline. The study gave rise to a set of proposals, containing a number of measures and guidelines. Note that article 16 (3) of the implementing regulations for the Child Protection Act stipulates that, before the contract of marriage can be concluded, it must be ascertained that the marriage of a person under the age of 18, whether male or female, shall not cause harm and shall be in the best interests of that person.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 54) [CEDAW] was also concerned about persisting harmful practices, including child and forced marriage, …
    Para 58) [CRC] was seriously concerned that judges had discretion to determine the age of majority and that they frequently authorized the marriage of girls who had attained puberty. It noted that judges often considered underage marriage as being in the best interest of the girl child, leading to multiple violations of girls’ rights. CEDAW noted that a high proportion of girls continued to marry before the age of 18 years.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 39) HRW noted that following its previous UPR in 2013 Saudi Arabia rejected a recommendation to “introduce a minimum marriage age of 18 years for both men and women,” and at this writing no ban on child marriage has yet been passed. Musawah noted that there is no legislation criminalizing forced marriages, nor is there a mechanism to sanction officers conducting them. It stated that under the Law on Child Protection, an advisory committee should examine each case individually to approve marriage to a person below 18. However, the standards to determine the minor’s interests and welfare are unclear, and minors are often not interviewed.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Turkey

    Turkey
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OIC
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Further increase the attendance of girls in secondary and higher education and the participation of women in the professional sphere.
    Explanation
    The Kingdom's laws and regulations guarantee equality and designate all forms of discrimination, particularly against women, as punishable criminal offences. However, since acts of discrimination might be committed with impunity within the context of erroneous individual practices, endeavours are being intensified to eliminate such discrimination through the adoption of further policies, regulations and procedural measures under which any form of discrimination against women will be criminalized and punished. The national report highlighted the achievements made in the field of women's rights and particularly in regard to women's participation in public and political life. The Kingdom is aware that the system of male guardianship or tutelage to which reference is made in some of the recommendations is regarded as implying male domination over women. It therefore wishes to reaffirm that its regulations protect women from such domination or any practices conducive thereto and in no way entail any marginalization of women or gender-based differentiation likely to undermine the recognition of women's rights in a manner consistent with the definition of discrimination incorporated in the CEDAW. The Islamic legal concept of qiwama (tutelage in the sense of men's obligation to protect and provide for their womenfolk) guarantees women's rights and helps to ensure a properly structured and cohesive family. If this obligation is abused and exploited as a means to subjugate a woman and violate her rights, there are many ways in which the woman can seek redress at any time, particularly through the judiciary.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 80) Pursuant to Ministerial Decision no. 89263 (11 July 2017), an initiative was launched by the Ministry of Education, enabling female students to take physical education classes. The initiative aims to construct and equip 500 gymnasiums each year to promote the health of female students.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 49) CEDAW was concerned that access to education for disadvantaged groups of girls remained limited. … UNESCO noted that some girls deprived of a family environment reaching the age of 12 years remained in social education homes; such girls could only acquire life skills while boys in similar situations had access to secondary education opportunities and could participate in social, cultural and sporting activities.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Germany

    Germany
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Lift its general and its specific reservations to CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The Special Rapporteur on violence against women recommended that Saudi Arabia establish the facilities and mechanisms for women's equal participation in all public and private institutions, including law practices and the judiciary. [Para 41]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    17th session, November 2013
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The Human Rights Commission expresses an opinion on human rights-related bills of law, reviews existing laws and makes proposals concerning their amendment, pursuant to article 5, paragraph 2, of its Statute. It also examined the report prepared by the National Society for Human Rights on the harmonization of Saudi laws with international human rights conventions. On the basis of the activities described above, a number of amendments have been made to various laws, pursuant to royal decrees, as well as to regulations, pursuant to ministerial decisions and circulars, relating to women ... [Para 20]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Senegal

    Senegal
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Provide legal assistance to victims of violation of human rights, particularly the most vulnerable among them, such as women, children, domestic workers and persons with reduced mobility.
    Explanation
    تأخذ أنظمة المملكة بمبدأ المساواة القائمة على التكامل بين الرجل والمرأة، والتي تراعي الخصائص والسمات التي يتمتع بها كل من الجنسين، وتحقق العدل في نهاية المطاف، ولا تتضمن أنظمة المملكة أي تفرقة أو استبعاد أو تقييد للمرأة ينتج عنه توهين أو إحباط الاعتراف لها بحقوق الإنسان والحريات الأساسية في جميع الميادين وفقاً لتعريف التمييز ضد المرأة بموجب اتفاقية القضاء على جميع أشكال التمييز ضد المرأة. وتؤكد المملكة أن أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية هي المرجعية الأساسية لمسائل الأحوال الشخصية. … وردت العديد من التوصيات التي تطالب بإلغاء نظام الولاية، ويبدو أن ما ورد في تلك التوصيات يقصد به التسلط الذي يمارسه بعض الذكور على بعض الإناث ويمثل انتهاكاً لحقوقهن، وتؤكد المملكة في هذا السياق أن أنظمتها كافة تحمي المرأة من هذا التسلط أو ما يعززه، وأن لمدّعي الضرر اللجوء إلى وسائل الانتصاف، وفي مقدمتها القضاء. وبناءً على ما تقدم؛ فإن جميع التوصيات الواردة في هذا الموضوع حظيت بالتأييد، عدا توصية واحدة حظيت بالتأييد الجزئي، على النحو الآتي.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Switzerland

    Switzerland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Abolish completely the guardianship system for women as well as all laws discriminating against women and girls, as previously recommended.
    Explanation
    تأخذ أنظمة المملكة بمبدأ المساواة القائمة على التكامل بين الرجل والمرأة، والتي تراعي الخصائص والسمات التي يتمتع بها كل من الجنسين، وتحقق العدل في نهاية المطاف، ولا تتضمن أنظمة المملكة أي تفرقة أو استبعاد أو تقييد للمرأة ينتج عنه توهين أو إحباط الاعتراف لها بحقوق الإنسان والحريات الأساسية في جميع الميادين وفقاً لتعريف التمييز ضد المرأة بموجب اتفاقية القضاء على جميع أشكال التمييز ضد المرأة. وتؤكد المملكة أن أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية هي المرجعية الأساسية لمسائل الأحوال الشخصية. … وردت العديد من التوصيات التي تطالب بإلغاء نظام الولاية، ويبدو أن ما ورد في تلك التوصيات يقصد به التسلط الذي يمارسه بعض الذكور على بعض الإناث ويمثل انتهاكاً لحقوقهن، وتؤكد المملكة في هذا السياق أن أنظمتها كافة تحمي المرأة من هذا التسلط أو ما يعززه، وأن لمدّعي الضرر اللجوء إلى وسائل الانتصاف، وفي مقدمتها القضاء. وبناءً على ما تقدم؛ فإن جميع التوصيات الواردة في هذا الموضوع حظيت بالتأييد، عدا توصية واحدة حظيت بالتأييد الجزئي، على النحو الآتي.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Libya

    Libya
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Intensify efforts to protect women and children from violence and all forms of exploitation.
    Explanation
    تأخذ أنظمة المملكة بمبدأ المساواة القائمة على التكامل بين الرجل والمرأة، والتي تراعي الخصائص والسمات التي يتمتع بها كل من الجنسين، وتحقق العدل في نهاية المطاف، ولا تتضمن أنظمة المملكة أي تفرقة أو استبعاد أو تقييد للمرأة ينتج عنه توهين أو إحباط الاعتراف لها بحقوق الإنسان والحريات الأساسية في جميع الميادين وفقاً لتعريف التمييز ضد المرأة بموجب اتفاقية القضاء على جميع أشكال التمييز ضد المرأة. وتؤكد المملكة أن أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية هي المرجعية الأساسية لمسائل الأحوال الشخصية. … وردت العديد من التوصيات التي تطالب بإلغاء نظام الولاية، ويبدو أن ما ورد في تلك التوصيات يقصد به التسلط الذي يمارسه بعض الذكور على بعض الإناث ويمثل انتهاكاً لحقوقهن، وتؤكد المملكة في هذا السياق أن أنظمتها كافة تحمي المرأة من هذا التسلط أو ما يعززه، وأن لمدّعي الضرر اللجوء إلى وسائل الانتصاف، وفي مقدمتها القضاء. وبناءً على ما تقدم؛ فإن جميع التوصيات الواردة في هذا الموضوع حظيت بالتأييد، عدا توصية واحدة حظيت بالتأييد الجزئي، على النحو الآتي.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Estonia

    Estonia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the ICCPR.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider the accession to the ICESCR.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Haiti

    Haiti
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Show leadership in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by ratifying ... the Convention on domestic workers of the International Labor Organization.
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    CEDAW recommended that Saudi Arabia examine existing laws and regulations in order to dissociate the provisions deriving from religion from those falling within the scope of traditions and customs; repeal all remaining discriminatory provisions in its national legislation; amend the Basic Law of Governance; and adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that included a definition of discrimination against women. [Para 10]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    The Special Rapporteur [on extreme poverty] recommended that the Government enforce the 2012 rule that women no longer needed a guardian’s permission to work. [Para 56]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    31st Session, November 2018
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    Musawah ... recommended codifying and enforcing 18 years of age as an absolute minimum age of marriage for both girls and boys, and remove legal loopholes allowing exceptions to this rule. It also recommended enacting legislation criminalizing child marriage and codifying penalties for those involved in this practice. [Para 39]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Dozens of specialized centres have been established to provide women with occupational training in banking and computer skills. [Para 46]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    An ILO Committee of Experts noted in 2007 that the new Labour Code, which came into force on 23 April 2006, contains no reference to equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value, and that women are restricted in the types of jobs they may do. [Para 4]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CEDAW was concerned about the status and situation of female domestic migrant workers as they were not covered by the current labour code, and often not aware of their rights, and, in practice, could not easily file complaints and gain redress in cases of abuse. It called upon Saudi Arabia to grant in law and practice female domestic migrant workers, including their children, the rights provided for in the Convention, and to adopt a labour law concerning domestic workers as a priority. The Special Rapporteur on violence against women examined the situation of migrant domestic workers during her visit to Saudi Arabia in 2008, and expressed that without sufficient monitoring mechanisms they are left to the mercy of their sponsors, often with no knowledge of any rights they may have in their host country. [Para 50]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Polygamy
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    End the practice of polygamy. [Para 37; CEDAW]
  • State Under Review:

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    4th session, February 2009
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Follow-up on the recommendations from the treaty bodies in the areas of the rights of women, non-discrimination, torture and children.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Annex 3) In 2009, Mr. Cornelis Flinterman, chair of the Building Bridges organization and former member of CEDAW visited the Kingdom and gave a talk at the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies to an audience of government officials, lawyers and persons interested in human rights.

    - A delegation from Building Bridges visited the Kingdom in May 2011 in order to discuss the programme for technical cooperation in human rights, including training in the rights of women ... which it is implementing in the States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

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