About the Council
The Family Affairs Council is the national reference for family affairs, unifying all efforts of government sectors aimed at enhancing the status of the family in the Kingdom and its role in society, contributing to the social and economic stability of families, and achieving the targets of Vision 2030
Establishment of the Council
As part of the Kingdom’s commitment and care for the Saudi family, and recognizing its role as the primary and foundational unit of society, upon which much is relied in building a healthy and active community, the Family Affairs Council was established by the “Statute of the Council of Family Affairs” decision issued by the Council of Ministers, Decision No. (443), dated 20/10/1437 AH, and amended by the decision by the Council of Ministers’ decision No. (443) dated 12/08/1443 AH. The Family Affairs Council is organizationally linked to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs and is chaired by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. It enjoys legal personality and financial and administrative independence. *Statute of the Council of Family Affairs – Article 4
Council Secretariat
Council’s Vision
Empowering the family and enhancing its role in the sustainable development of Saudi society 2030.
Council Mission
Excellence in programs, family-centered services and stakeholders, and the development of comprehensive initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of the family, women, children, and the elderly.
Council Values
Initiative
Reliability
Participation
Innovation
Responsibility
Organizational Structure
Council Committees
According to Article 6 of the regulations, the Council has the authority to form “the necessary permanent or temporary technical committees, including the Childhood Committee, the Elderly Committee, and the Women’s Committee.” The Council determines the members of each committee, its tasks, working mechanism, and governance. These committees are responsible for preparing local, regional, and international contributions on topics related to each committee’s area of expertise.
Committees’ Tasks
Childhood Committee
This committee specializes in children from birth to 18 years of age for both genders, regardless of their health, social or financial status. The Childhood Committee is composed of a number of specialists, experts and individuals concerned with child welfare. It is responsible for proposing and reviewing laws, regulations, policies, plans, projects, programs and initiatives aimed at meeting the needs for the growth, care, and protection of children, in line with the general goals and policies of the Family Affairs Council and the strategic directions of the Kingdom’s vision
Council Mandates
Developing the National Family Strategy in coordination with the relevant authorities, and periodically following up its implementation and evaluation
Ensuring that governmental and private entities linked to family affairs fulfill their roles, achieve their goals, and coordinate between them to form a unified vision for the family.
Raising awareness of the rights and duties of family members in Islam. Identifying the issues and risks facing families, and working to develop appropriate solutions for them.
Raising community awareness of the importance of family issues and ways to address them. Encouraging community participation in taking care of family issues and proposing solutions to address them.
Providing feedback to the concerned authorities on the national reports of family affairs (children, women and the elderly) in the Kingdom.
Providing insights on reports, studies, inquiries and recommendations issued by regional and international bodies and organizations on activities and programs related to family affairs, and proposing insights and recommendations thereon, without infringement to the responsibilities of the concerned authorities.
Making proposals on family-related legislation.
Developing a database on family affairs.
Cooperating with relevant regional and international bodies and organizations concerned with family affairs and participating in conferences and seminars addressing family issues through the specialized committees, in line with the applicable procedures.
Collaborating with local and international research centers to conduct research and studies related to family affairs, in line with the applicable procedures.
Chairman of the Council
His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Alrajhi
Chairman of Family Affairs Council,Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Secretary General
Dr.Maimoonah K. AlKhalil
Secertary General of Family Affairs Council
Council Members
His Excellency Dr. Khalid M. Albatal
Council member, Ministry of Interior representative
Dr. Laila H. Alqasem
Council member, Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance representative
Sheikh Abdulrahman A, Alqasem
Council member, Ministry of Justice representative
His Excellency Eng. Amar M. Nagadi
Council member, Ministry of Economy and Planning representative
His Excellency Dr. Mohammad A. Alqasem
Council member, Ministry of Health representative
His Excellency Mr. Hamed M. Fayez
Council member, Ministry of Culture representative
Dr. Hassan M. Khormi
Council member, Ministry of Education representative
His Excellency Dr. Hesham A. Al-Alshkaikh
Council member, Human Rights Commission representative
Dr. Abdulatif M. Al-Abdulatif
Council member, General Authority of Media Regulation representative
Her Royal highness Princess Sara Bint Mussaed
Council member, female expert in children, women and elderly affairs representative
Princess Nouf Bint Mohammad
Council member, female expert in children, women and elderly affairs representative
Her Excellency Dr. Huda Alameel
Council member, female expert in children, women and elderly affairs representative
Dr. Elham Aldakheel
Council member, female expert in children, women and elderly affairs representative
