The second forum, titled "The Kingdom's Domestic and International Human Rights Efforts in Light of Vision 2030," concluded today. Organized by the Al-Jouf branch of the Human Rights Commission under the patronage of Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Al-Jouf, the event marked International Human Rights Day.

Goals and Participation

The forum was held to spotlight the Kingdom's efforts to protect and promote human rights, both domestically and internationally. A number of experts and official bodies took part, presenting insights and working papers focused on the Kingdom's efforts to strengthen human rights through its systems and laws, its regional and international contributions to human rights issues, and the role of Vision 2030 in embedding the principles of equality, justice and equal opportunity.

Key Themes

The forum featured two main sessions covering several themes, most notably the role of national systems rooted in the Kingdom's enduring values in protecting fundamental rights, promoting human dignity by fostering environments that support sustainable development and social justice, and the Kingdom's international efforts to contribute to protecting human rights worldwide.

Vision 2030 and Human Rights

The forum focused on how the Kingdom's human rights efforts align with Vision 2030, which places people at the center of its priorities by promoting equality and rejecting discrimination and prejudice, and ensuring equal opportunity for all members of society.

Raising Awareness

The forum reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to its founding principles of protecting human rights, working to raise community awareness of human rights issues, showcase national efforts that reflect the Kingdom's global standing in protecting human dignity, and highlight successes achieved both domestically and internationally in this field.