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\nAbout the Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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The Family Affairs Council is the national reference for family-related matters. It coordinates the efforts of government entities to strengthen the role of the family in society, contribute to the social and economic well-being of families, and support the achievement of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nEstablishment of the Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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The Family Affairs Council was established in 1437 AH, and its Statute was amended in 1443 AH to become organizationally linked to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. The Council has legal personality and enjoys financial and administrative independence. Its headquarters are located in Riyadh. The Council aims to strengthen the role and status of the family in society, advance its well-being, and preserve a strong and cohesive family that nurtures its children and upholds religious and moral values and noble principles.
*Amended Family Affairs Council Statute, issued by Council of Ministers Decision No. (443), dated 12\/08\/1443 AH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nCouncil Secretariat<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nCouncil Vision<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Empowering families and enhancing their role in achieving sustainable development in line with Saudi Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nCouncil Mission<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Delivering excellence in family-centered programs and services, engaging stakeholders, and developing comprehensive initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of families, women, children, and the elderly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nCouncil Values<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nInitiative<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nReliability<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nParticipation<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

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\"\"\nResponsibility<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nOrganizational Structure<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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\nCouncil Committees<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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According to Article 6 of the Council Statute, the Council may establish the permanent or temporary technical committees it deems necessary, including the Childhood Committee, the Elderly Committee, and the Women\u2019s Committee. The Council determines the membership, responsibilities, working mechanisms, and governance of each committee. These committees undertake a range of responsibilities, including preparing local, regional, and international participations related to their respective areas of expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nCommittees’ Responsibilities<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nChildhood Committee<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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The Committee is responsible for matters related to children from birth until the age of 18, regardless of their health, social, or economic status. The Committee comprises specialists, experts, and professionals dedicated to promoting child well-being and development. It is responsible for proposing and reviewing laws, regulations, policies, plans, projects, programs, and initiatives that support children\u2019s development, care, and protection, in alignment with the objectives, public policies, and strategic directions of the Family Affairs Council and Saudi Vision 2030. The Committee also prepares for and represents the Kingdom in local, regional, and international events, forums, and engagements related to its mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nWomen’s Committee<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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The Committee is responsible for matters related to women\u2019s affairs and is composed of qualified members, experts, and stakeholders concerned with women\u2019s issues. The Committee reviews policies, fosters partnerships, and develops initiatives and programs aimed at advancing the role of women and empowering them socially and economically, while contributing to family cohesion and well-being. These efforts are carried out in alignment with the objectives, public policies, and strategic directions of the Family Affairs Council and Saudi Vision 2030. The Committee also prepares for and represents the Kingdom in local, regional, and international events, forums, and engagements related to its mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nElderly Committee<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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The Committee is responsible for matters related to the elderly and serves individuals aged 60 years and above. The Committee is composed of specialists, experts, and stakeholders concerned with issues affecting the elderly and is established by a Council decision. It is responsible for proposing and reviewing laws, regulations, policies, plans, projects, programs, and initiatives that address the needs of the elderly, in alignment with the objectives, public policies, and strategic directions of the Family Affairs Council and Saudi Vision 2030. The Committee also prepares for and represents the Kingdom in local, regional, and international events, forums, and engagements related to its mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nCouncil Mandates<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nDeveloping the National Family Strategy in coordination with the relevant entities, submitting it for completion of the required legal procedures, and periodically monitoring and evaluating its implementation, in accordance with the Royal Directive communicated through the telegram of His Excellency the President of the Royal Court No. 81616, dated 14\/10\/1447 AH.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nEnsuring that government and non-government entities concerned with family affairs carry out their responsibilities, achieve their objectives, and coordinate their efforts to establish a shared vision for the family.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nRaising awareness of the rights and responsibilities of family members in Islam.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nIdentifying the issues and challenges facing families and developing appropriate solutions to address them.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nRaising public awareness of the importance of family affairs and ways to address related issues.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nEncouraging community participation in supporting family affairs and proposing solutions to related issues.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nProviding opinions to the relevant authorities on national reports concerning family affairs, including matters related to children, women, and older persons in the Kingdom.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nReviewing reports, studies, inquiries, and recommendations issued by regional and international organizations concerning family affairs, and providing recommendations on them, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the relevant authorities.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nProposing legislation related to family affairs.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nDeveloping and maintaining a database on family affairs.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nCooperating with regional and international organizations concerned with family affairs and participating, through the specialized committees, in conferences and seminars related to family affairs, in accordance with the applicable procedures.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nCollaborating with local and international research centers to conduct research and studies related to family affairs, in accordance with the applicable procedures.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nApproving the Council\u2019s financial and administrative regulations, provided that the administrative regulations are approved in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and the financial regulations and financial provisions contained therein are approved in coordination with the Ministry of Finance.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nApproving the Council\u2019s organizational structure.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nApproving the Council\u2019s annual budget proposal, final accounts, auditor\u2019s report, and annual report before their submission in accordance with the applicable legal procedures.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n

\"\"\nAccepting gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and endowments made to the Council.<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nChairman of the Council<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nHis Excellency Eng. Ahmed Sulaiman Alrajhi <\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Chairman of the Family Affairs Council and Minister of Human Resources and Social Development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nHer Excellency Dr. Maimoonah K. AlKhalil<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nCouncil Members<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nH.E. Dr. Khalid Muhammad Albatal<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Interior<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Sheikh Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al-Arifi<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council member, Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance representative<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Dr. Salman Fawzan al-Fawzan<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Justice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Mr. Badr Ibrahim Al-Suwailem<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Eng. Ammar Mohammed Nagadi<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Economy and Planning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Qasim<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Health<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Mr. Hamed Mohammed Fayez<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Culture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Dr. Abdullatif Mohammed Al-Abdullatif<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Media<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Dr. Inas Sulaiman Al-Issa<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Education<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Dr. Hisham Abdulrahman Al-Sheikh<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Representative of the Human Rights Commission<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nHH Princess Nouf Muhammad Al Saud<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women\u2019s, and Elderly Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Ms. Nora Abdullah Al-Fayez<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women\u2019s, and Elderly Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Ms. Samha Saeed Al-Ghamdi<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women\u2019s, and Elderly Affairs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\nH.E. Ms. Rasha Khalid Alturki<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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\nCouncil Statute<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nStatute<\/strong> 1437<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\nStatute<\/strong> 1441<\/span>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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