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The human rights of Saudi women |
22 Apr 2008 |
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Male guardianship policies harm women
Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship of women and policies of sex segregation stop women from enjoying their basic rights according to Human Rights Watch.ÌýSaudi women oftenÌýhave to obtain permission from a guardianÌýto work, travel, study or even access health care.ÌýÌýJenni talks to the author of the report Farida Deiff, and Madawi Al Rashid, Saudi commentator and Professor of Social Anthropology at Kings College, London. Ìý |
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