Document #1143881

HRW – Human Rights Watch

Saudi Arabia: Women's Rights Promises Broken

http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2009/07/08/saudi-arabia-women-s-rights-promises-broken

ecoi.net summary:
Authorities require women to obtain permission from male guardians for education, employment, travel, opening a bank account or receiving medical care, despite government assertions that no such requirements exist
Country:
Saudi Arabia
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch
Original link:
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2009/07/08/saudi-arabia-women-s-rights-promises-broken
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
8 July 2009
Document ID:
1143881 (former ID 122382)

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