La condition féminine en Arabie Saoudite = The status of women in Saudi Arabia

Mediated events for the right to drive, the situation of women in Saudi Arabia is one of the most unequal developed countries.

International pressure and economic necessity prompted King Abdullah to undertake reforms: they aim to improve the political representation of women and their access to the labor market. These measures, however, have not abolished the social segregation of women are subject to either the practice of male guardianship limiting their rights.

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ESO: Background information: Islam should not be reason to stop Turkey joining EU, says minister http://www.europeansources.info/record/islam-should-not-be-reason-to-stop-turkey-joining-eu-says-minister/

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: Gender http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-gender/

ESO: Background information: Gender Equality Index http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-gender-equality-index/

ESO: Background Information: Website: Gender http://www.europeansources.info/record/gender-equality-equality-between-men-and-women/

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