Women's rights in Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia
Women in Saudi Arabia experience widespread discrimination in Saudi politics, economy and society.
The laws on what women can – and can't – do in Saudi Arabia
Jan 16, 2025 · In 2018, Saudi women were allowed to drive in the kingdom for the first time. Restrictions on travelling abroad were lightened in 2019, allowing women over the age of 21 to …
Saudi Arabia is making historic strides in women's rights so why …
Jan 16, 2023 · Fatimah Almathami says recent changes in Saudi Arabia have rapidly transformed her country. (Supplied) When Saudi IT consultant Fatimah Almathami arrived to study in …
Manahel al-Otaibi: Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 11 years - BBC
May 1, 2024 · Two human rights groups have condemned an 11-year prison sentence handed to a Saudi fitness instructor and women's rights activist by a terrorism court. Manahel al-Otaibi, …
Saudi Arabia, Lagging on Women’s Rights, Is to Lead U.N. Women…
Mar 28, 2024 · Saudi Arabia won an uncontested bid to lead a United Nations body dedicated to women’s rights for the 2025 session, bringing condemnation from human rights groups that …
Saudi Arabia: Woman jailed for 11 years for online expression ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Saudi Arabia’s authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and women’s rights activist, who has been sentenced …
Country Fact Sheet | UN Women Data Hub
In Saudi Arabia, the adolescent birth rate is 8.3 per 1,000 women aged 15–19 as of 2021, down from 8.65 per 1,000 in 2009. However, work still needs to be done in Saudi Arabia to achieve …
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination …
Oct 9, 2024 · The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the fifth periodic report of Saudi Arabia, with Committee Experts …
Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN women's rights forum?
Apr 2, 2024 · Saudi Arabia was chosen to head a UN gender equality commission. International rights organizations are concerned about Saudi Arabia’s oppressive track record and the …
Saudi Arabia to be appointed chair of UN’s gender equality …
Mar 22, 2024 · Ahead of the expected announcement that Saudi Arabia will be appointed chair of the UN women’s rights forum at the annual meeting of the UN Commission of the Status of …