Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) has concluded a five-day training-of-trainers program on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the landmark United Nations treaty aimed at advancing gender equality.
The program, held at the HRC headquarters in Riyadh in cooperation with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, brought together representatives from government agencies and civil society organizations, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
HRC President Hala Al-Tuwaijri said developing specialized national expertise is essential to raising awareness and strengthening a culture of human rights. She also stressed the importance of investing in national talent to ensure the continued transfer of knowledge and institutional capacity-building.
The training focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of international standards related to women’s rights, strengthening their training capabilities, and preparing them to share that knowledge effectively within their respective organizations.
Finally, the initiative forms part of the HRC’s broader efforts to increase public awareness of women’s rights and support the long-term sustainability of Saudi Arabia’s national human rights programs.
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