In 2019, Saudi Arabia allowed women to travel abroad, register for divorce or marriage, and apply for official documents without the permission of a male guardian. Male guardians have duties …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 16, 2023 · As protests for women’s rights rage across Iran and much of the region is enveloped in post-revolution chaos, neighbouring Saudi Arabia has been quietly reforming …

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 …

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 …

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 established reforms dedicated to the promotion of women’s engagement in economic development by setting an equal age for both genders, preventing gender …

Apr 19, 2023 · Permission to study, drive, travel and work without permission from a male guardian: Saudi women have acquired many freedoms in recent years, even if the kingdom …