King Approves Program of Human Rights Culture Promotion

Riyadh, November 01, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz has approved the Program of Human Rights Culture Promotion, according
to Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Eiban, the Chairman of Human Rights Commission.

In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) here today, Dr. Al-Eiban expressed his
thanks to and appreciation of the King, the Crown Prince and the Second Deputy
Premier for their continued unlimited support for the Commission.

He said, "This is a blessed approval for starting the implementation of this
program which is one of the important pillars set by the organization of Human
Rights Commission issued by the Cabinet."

Dr. Al-Eiban added, "The Promotion of the culture of human rights is a clear
example of confirmation of the King's policy for human rights care, protection and
preservation to enable citizens and residents to enjoy prosperous lives in which
human values are flourished according to Sharia."
--SPA 13:51 LOCAL TIME 10:51 GMT NNNN