Women are an important part of the strength of society and benefit from a strong guarantee

Highlighted his support for women to ensure their full participation in sustainable development

The Kingdom expressed its belief that women are an important part of the strength of society and therefore have a strong guarantee in its laws and regulations, emphasizing the paramount importance of women's participation in the creation of women. a dynamic and dynamic economy. The Vision 2030 indicates that the state will continue to invest women's energies and develop their talents. Obtain appropriate opportunities to build their future and contribute to community development.

This is evident from the Kingdom Speech by Hala Bint Mezid Altwaijri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, at the General Debate of the High-Level Meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women. at the 63rd session of 2019 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Dr. Al Tuwaijri said: "At the heart of the discussions in this session, which focus on social protection systems, access to public services, sustainable infrastructure and the empowerment of women and girls, the delegation of the Kingdom was keen to highlight the achievements of Saudi Arabia in this area .2030 and its programs on aspirations of the kingdom's ambitious leaders to promote the human condition and ensure the future of the generations by strengthening the effectiveness of institutions in creating the foundation for a vision: a vibrant society, a prosperous economy and an ambitious home country, highlighting vision initiatives to strengthen the role of women, including Strategic Objectives Support the empowerment of women and ensure their easy access to services through the establishment of a supportive infrastructure. "

She explained that the social protection system in the Kingdom included a number of labor market programs, social insurance programs and social protection programs in which the Kingdom wanted to provide social protection for its citizens. on an equal footing, so that education and health services were equally accessible to all on an equal footing. The Kingdom is committed to promoting the economic status of women by working to remove barriers to the labor market, starting with the endorsement of United Nations conventions and protocols for women's rights. and committing to the goals of sustainable development. Amend laws and regulations to ensure women's equal access to the labor market and set up a "compliance" platform to monitor the implementation of decisions and regulations and ensure 39, gender equity in the labor market.

Ms. Hala Al-Tuwaijri added that one of the most important regulations for women in the labor market is the following: All wage discrimination between women and men workers for work of equal value is prohibited in accordance with the provisions of the law. Saudi on work and the right to work. Wage and maternity leave of up to 3 years, and requiring employers of 50 or more employees to provide a suitable workplace, where nannies will have custody of children under 6, and Prohibition of dismissal of employees for any reason related to marriage or maternity.

In addition to women's participation in municipal elections and chambers of commerce, the presence of women in diplomatic positions has increased in recent years, with women accounting for 20 per cent of the total number of Shura Council members. The non-profit sector has a gender balance of 43%.

Dr. Al Tuwaijri emphasized that the Kingdom's efforts in social protection programs included the provision of social security and support programs, care programs for persons with disabilities, basic health service programs, and health care programs. maternity care, health and rehabilitation programs, social and productive loans provided by the Social Development Bank The Citizens Account Program and the Employment Disability Program, set up by the Government of the United Kingdom, also provide housing support services for both genders, empowering women through the establishment of high-priority facilities such as divorced women. For widows and women breadwinners of their family giving them extra points increase Ouluethn access to housing assistance, as well as the system of protection against abuse and harassment of the system of struggle against crime criminalize all abuse and harassment in various form practices.

Al Tuwaijri concluded by emphasizing the Kingdom's desire to move forward to help women ensure their full participation in sustainable development and international cooperation that strengthens their empowerment.