Human Rights Commission (Saudi Arabia)
| Formation | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Saudi Arabia |
| Purpose | Human rights protection (disputed) |
| Headquarters | Saudi Arabia, Riyadh |
Chairwoman of the Board | Hala al-Tuwaijri |
| Website | hrc.gov.sa |
The Human Right Commission (HRC; Arabic: هيئة حقوق الإنسان) is a Saudi government organization established on 12 September 2005 by the decision of the council of ministers. It claims to be independent of the Saudi government. The Commission states its aim as the protection and promotion of human rights in line with international standards.
The Commission's official findings have consistently supported statements made by the Saudi government. For instance, in March 2019, the Human Rights Commission defended the Saudi authorities' refusal to allow an international investigation into the 2 October 2018 assassination of Jamal Khashoggi.