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On October 20, a press conference was held at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Tajikistan with the participation of the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijiri, who was on her first official visit to the Republic of Tajikistan.
The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Tajikistan, Walid ibn Abdulrahman Ar-Reshaidon, a delegation from the Saudi Arabian Human Rights Commission, and representatives of the Tajik media.
During her visit, Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijiri held a number of meetings with high-ranking Tajik officials. She met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Chairperson of the Supreme Court, the Human Rights Commissioner, and the Speaker of the Majlisi Milli (upper house of parliament).
The meetings discussed strengthening cooperation in the field of human rights protection, exchanging experiences, and implementing joint initiatives aimed at developing civil society institutions and promoting women's rights.
Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Al-Tuwaijiri described the activities of the Saudi Arabian Human Rights Commission and emphasized the significant potential for cooperation between the two countries in this area. She noted that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy places special emphasis on human rights, particularly women's rights.
According to her, significant progress has been made in ensuring equal rights for women in the Kingdom. Women have gained the right to divorce, alimony, and driving rights. Previously, Islamic restrictions prevented women from moving freely without an escort, but these restrictions have been lifted, allowing women to lead more active public lives.
Dr. Al-Tuwaijiri noted that women currently make up 37% of all employees in Saudi Arabia's government agencies and organizations. They actively participate in sports, including football, are entrepreneurs, master new professions, and achieve success in education. Particular attention is paid to protecting women's rights in marriage and divorce.
The Chairperson of the Commission emphasized that the Saudi Arabian Human Rights Committee operates within the Kingdom on a permanent basis and is ready at any time to provide its recommendations and proposals for improving mechanisms for the protection of human rights, especially women's rights.
The press conference and subsequent meetings marked an important step in strengthening Tajik-Saudi cooperation in the area of human rights, as well as demonstrating the parties' willingness to engage in open dialogue and exchange successful experiences.
