Human Rights First has applied in the first week of November 2002 for a license to the Saudi Government to start operating as society for protecting and defending Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately we did not get any response; positive or otherwise from the Saudi Government. Hence it was decided to proceed in declaring (HRF) and consequently accept membership and support from all spectrum of the Saudi Society to help us fulfilling our objectives. The following is our:

Mission Statement:

Human Rights First is dedicated to protecting and defending human rights in Saudi Arabia in accordance with Islamic teachings. We stand for applying the rule of law, freedoms of expression and association, and abolishing all discrimination in Saudi society on the basis of gender or religious belief.

We will use all peaceful means to advocate that the Saudi government respects article 26 of the Basic Rule for Governing the Kingdom, which came into force on 2/3/1992. Article 26 stipulates: "The nation defends human rights..in accordance to Islamic Shariah".

Human Rights First will communicate its concerns to and share information with Saudi citizens, the media, government agencies and officials, and members of the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in its efforts to achieve its goals.

Human Rights First will coordinate and work with human rights groups in other Gulf States, the Middle East and in the international arena to achieve its objectives