News Archive

The Chairman of the Society emphasizes the importance of the family upbringing that bases on the human rights culture

3 July, 2014

In 1993, the General Assembly of the United Nations has proclaimed, with a resolution, the 15th of May to be the international day for families so as to remind the…Read more

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The Society is holding a panel discussion on the sexual violence combat initiative in conflict zones

17 June, 2014

On Sunday 17/08/1435 AH – 15/06/2014 AD,  the National Society for Human Rights, in cooperation with the British Embassy in Riyadh, has held a panel discussion on “the sexual violence…Read more

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An Awareness Lecture was given to a number of the Armed Forces Officers

23 May, 2014

On Thursday, 23/07/1435 AH – 22/05/2014 AD, in the National Society for Human Rights’ headquarter in Riyadh, the Society’s Secretary-General-designate has given an awareness lecture to a number of the…Read more

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Dr. Al-Qahtani: the right to express and to seek information are one of the most crucial basic rights for the human beings

4 May, 2014

The United Nations has declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty…Read more

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The Society has released its 10th Annual Report

30 April, 2014

The National Society for Human Rights has released its 10th annual report (1434 AH-2013 AD) so as to document all its activities and efforts and to become a reference for…Read more

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The Chairman of the Society has received the delegation of the UNHCR

10 April, 2014

On Monday 07l06l1435 AH, Mr. Nabil Othman, the Deputy UNHCR Regional Representative in the Gulf Cooperation Countries, accompanied by Dr. Yousef Al  Daradkeh , the Senior Protection Associate for UNHCR…Read more

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The Swedish Deputy Foreign Minister visits the National Society for Human Rights

1 April, 2014

On Sunday evening , Dr. Mufleh Bin Rabiean Qahtani, the Chairman of the National Society for Human Rights, has received the Swedish Deputy Foreign Minister and the Ambassador of Sweden…Read more

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Statement on the Royal Decree that has been issued regarding the Saudi youth belonging to some extremist organizations abroad

13 March, 2014

The National Society for Human Rights has appealed the Saudi youth joining any extremist organizations or parties outside the Kingdom to take advantage of the Royal Decree No. 16820, on…Read more

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United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace The Chairman of the Society, Dr. Mufleh al-Qahtani, stresses that : the Saudi women are able to achieve success in many fields

13 March, 2014

Each year, on the eighth of March, the world celebrates the social, political and economic achievement of women. Undoubtedly,  there is a common humanitarian sense at the level of values…Read more

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The Society spreads the culture of human rights through the International Book Fair

5 March, 2014

on Tuesday, 03/05/1435 AH, corresponding to 04/03/2014 AD, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud – may Allah protect him, will open the…Read more

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The Society mourns the death of Mr.Mons Ruwaili, the director of its branch in Al-Jawf

5 March, 2014

The National Society for Human Rights mourns the death of Mr. Mons bin Mater Ruwaili (may Allah have mercy on him), the director of  its branch in the Jawf region,…Read more

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The Society has welcomed the Kingdom’s ratification on the International Labour Convention on child labor and the Council of Ministers’ approval on the amendment of Article (4) of the prison and detention system

28 February, 2014

The National Society for Human Rights has welcomed the ratification on the International Labour Convention on child labor and has considered it an important step to determine the minimum age…Read more

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