The National Human Rights Association
In May 2003*, the Kingdom established the National Human Rights Association* (NHRA*), and charged*, with implementing the international human rights charter signed*. The Saudi Arabias former Ambassador to the United States Prince Bandar bin Sultan states*: The establishment of this human rights organization is just another step in Saudi Arabias integrated reform program*. Institutions such as these are the foundation for successful and lasting reforms* (Saudi Arabia 2005*). There is already a human rights committee at the Consultative Council*, Saudi Arabias 150-member advisory body*. Over the past few years*, Saudi Arabia has embarked upon a comprehensive economic*, educational*, and promote a vibrant economy and broader civic and political participation of its citizens*.
Human Rights Conference and the* Riyadh Declaration
In October 2003*, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held conference entitled* Human Rights in Peace and War*. The conference concluded with the issuance of the* Riyadh Declaration* which states that respect for human life and dignity is the foundation of human rights*; that a human being deserves respect*, regardless of race*, color or sex*; that violation of human rights is a crime deserving severe punishment*; that to hold a human being in custody without legal basis is forbidden by Islamic laws*; that disregard for privacy and property rights is a violation of human rights*; and that tolerance of faith is required by Islam*, which also prohibits coercing people to follow a certain religion* (Saudi Arabia 2005*).
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