Saudi Arabia has promised the UN that it will continue to work towards ending all types of child abuse, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Kingdom reiterated during a meeting of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee that its laws and regulations on child protection address issues such as discrimination, exploitation, and neglect.
Reem bint Fahd Al-Omair, third secretary and member of the Kingdom's permanent mission to the UN addressed the committee and confirmed her country's commitment to providing a safe environment for children to develop their abilities while protecting them physically and psychologically.
During the 74th session of the General Assembly in New York, she made comments in a general debate on children's rights.
Al-Omair stated that the regulations of the Kingdom were designed to combat child abuse in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Saudi Arabia ratified in 1996.
She emphasized a law that safeguards children from various forms of abuse, danger, and misuse. It highlights the importance that the Kingdom gives to human rights. She highlighted cases of exploitation and discrimination against children and urged actions to combat them.
An awareness campaign, a hotline for support, and a rehabilitation program are among the initiatives Saudi Arabia has launched to combat child neglect.
Al-Omair reaffirmed the Kingdom's dedication to support the children of Syria and Yemen with free education, health care, and vaccines, and expressed support for UNICEF's efforts to fight cholera in Yemen.