Saudi Arabia: Male Guardianship Policies Harm Women

21 Apr

Posted by Otto in Human Rights

Sex Segregation Keeps Women Out of Public Life
Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship of women and policies of sex segregation stop women from enjoying their basic rights, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Saudi women often must obtain permission from a guardian (a father, husband, or even a son) to work, travel, study, marry, or even access health care

Link to hrw.org

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