Addressing a meeting of experts in Riyadh, she commended the support given by the late Princess Seeta bint Abdulaziz, to the organization, adding that the late princess had dedicated her life to strengthen family bonds in Saudi society.

She underscored the government’s efforts to protect human rights. She hoped that the meeting would come out with effective resolutions to prevent family violence and protect and rehabilitate its victims. The program organized by the Health Affairs Department of the National Guard will be held at Marriott Hotel in Riyadh. It will discuss the effects of family violence on society and measures taken to protect its victims.

Speaking at the meeting, Bandar Al-Aiban, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, said his organization has given importance for protecting the rights of women. “We have been working to enlighten women about their rights and protect their rights.”

Maha bint Abdullah Al-Muneef, executive director of the National Family Security Program, said the public and private sectors in the Kingdom should come together to deal with family violence.