Saudi Arabia welcomes more positive news for women as the Human Rights Council (HRC) gather for its fourth term with 13 new female members.
As confirmed by the royal decree of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the reshuffled council has kicked off its four-year term with half the positions given to women.
This step is another indication that the Kingdom strives “to empower women to leading positions in various fields, and help achieve what is best for the country,” said Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al Awwad, Head of the HRC.
Al Awwad went on to thank King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this decree as well as their support in promoting human rights for expats as well as Saudis.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has celebrated many milestones when it comes to women’s rights and female empowerment. The Kingdom recently crossed another milestone, which sparked immense pride on social media.
After Moaid Mahjoub, Director of Government Affairs, External Relations and Protocol at Princess Jawahar Al Saud’s Private Office, posted a photo on Twitter over the weekend of a female member of the Saudi Royal Guard performing her duties, which is a history-making moment.
“Historical moment at Saudi Royal Guard Regiment. Thanks to The Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,” Mahjoub captioned the photo.
It was announced in October last year women would be able to start joining the military and land forces in the Kingdom in a wide range of positions including corporals and sergeants. This could be across any of the armed forces in Saudi Arabia including the Strategic Missile Forces, Armed Forces Medical Services, Saudi Arabian Navy and the Air Force.
This move is part of the many initiatives under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 scheme, an ambitious post-oil economic plan, which has a major focus on women’s rights in the Kingdom.
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