Can women leave their homes without guardian permission? “From leaving the home to leaving the country, authorities in the Middle East and North Africa are imposing varying restrictions on women’s right to freedom of movement,” said Rothna Begum, senior women’s rights researcher at Human Rights Watch. In Saudi Arabia and Yemen, women are still not allowed to leave prison without a male guardian’s approval. Article continues after bonus IC videoDW News: “Male guardianship rules restrict women’s mobility | DW News”While women’s rights activists in the region have made some gains, they continue to fight against discriminatory mobility restrictions. In 2018, following decades of advocacy and activism, Saudi Arabia allowed women to drive, but other restrictions remain.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 20, 2023 05:01 UTC