CRC
UNITED
NATIONS
Convention on the
Rights of the Child
Distr.
GENERAL
CRC/C/SAU/CO/2
17 March 2006
Original: ENGLISH
COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
Forty-first session
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES
UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION
Concluding observations: Saudi Arabia
1.
The Committee considered the second periodic report of Saudi Arabia
(CRC/C/136/Add.1) at its 1112th and 1114th meetings (see CRC/C/SR.1112 and 1114) held
on 24 January 2006 and adopted at the 1120th meeting, held on 27 January 2006, the following
concluding observations.
A. Introduction
2.
The Committee welcomes the submission of the State party’s second periodic report, as
well as the written replies to its list of issues, CRC/C/Q/SAU/2, which allowed for a clearer
understanding of the situation of children in the State party. It further notes with appreciation the
constructive efforts made by the high-level delegation to provide additional information in the
course of the dialogue.
B. Follow-up measures undertaken and progress achieved by the State party
3.
The Committee welcomes:
(a)
The State party’s notable improvement in economic and social development,
including continuous investments in the health-care infrastructure;
(b)
The adoption of the National Plan of Action for Children 2005-2015 and the State
party’s recent efforts to promote the status and the rights of the most vulnerable population
groups such as children with disabilities;
(c)
A bill concerning the protection of children from abuse and neglect;
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