Human Rights Abuses Stemming from Male Guardianship and Sex Segregation in Saudi Arabia
In this 50-page report, Human Rights Watch draws on more than 100 interviews with Saudi women to document the effects of these discriminatory policies on a woman’s most basic rights.
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ISBN: 1-56432-308-0
ISBN: 1-56432-308-0
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- Perpetual Minors
- Glossary of Key Terms
- Summary
- Methodology
- I. Background on Women's Rights and the Role of the Religious Establishment
- II. Human Rights Violations Resulting from Male Guardianship and Sex Segregation
- III. Saudi Arabia's Obligations under International Law
- IV. Recommendations
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix A: Yellow Travel Card Compulsory for Saudi Women
- Appendix B: Study Abroad Form Requiring a Guardian's Consent for Female University Students
- Appendix C: Surgical Procedure Form Requiring a Guardian's Consent