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