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The Saudi Ministry of Justice and Social Development Goals (Primary)

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The Saudi Ministry of Justice and Social Development Goals (Primary)

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The provided source is the official website of the Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia, offering insights into the country's efforts towards advancing women's rights within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides detailed information on initiatives, policies, and progress made by Saudi Arabia in promoting gender equality, enhancing women's access to justice, and addressing challenges faced by women in various spheres of society. Visitors to the website can expect to find resources, reports, and updates specifically focusing on Saudi Arabia's commitment to empowering women and ensuring their full participation in sustainable development endeavors.

“Sustainable development requires observing the principles of dignity and equality among people. The prerequisites for a sustainable egalitarian society include combating poverty, providing universal health care, food, good education, and gender equality. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emphasized women's role in development by improving and activating their capacities at the local and international levels as an important element of society. The Saudi government has designated a strategic goal in Vision 2030 to increase women's participation in the labor market and ensure their rights in healthcare and education in line with the fifth goal of sustainable development.”

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To what extent have women in Saudi Arabia achieved equality in the past 30 years. 

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To what extent have women in Saudi Arabia achieved equality in the past 30 years. 

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Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Restrictions on Women (Secondary)

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Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Restrictions on Women (Secondary)

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The article discusses a significant development in Saudi Arabia women's rights, specifically the lifting of travel restrictions that previously required women to obtain permission from a male guardian (typically a husband, father, or brother) to travel abroad. The article highlights that this change allows adult women (defined as those over 21 years old) to apply for passports and travel independently without the consent of a male guardian. This change in policy is a significant step forward for women's rights in Saudi Arabia, allowing them more liberty and freedom.

“The decisions issued in a series of cabinet decrees published by the country's official gazette stipulate that a Saudi passport should be issued to any citizen that applies for it and that any person above the age of 21 does not need permission to travel. The amendments to regulations also grant women for the first time the right to register child birth, marriage or divorce and to be issued official family documents and be eligible as a guardian to children who are minors.”

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PSL law passed by Saudi Arabian Government (Secondary)

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PSL law passed by Saudi Arabian Government (Secondary)

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In March 2022, the Saudi Arabian government passed “Saudi Arabia’s Personal Status Law,” a law to help codify discrimination against women in Saudi Arabia. This law helped to introduce some positive reforms like setting a minimum age for marriage as well as canceling aspects of the male guardianship systems.

“To achieve true progress, the Saudi authorities must uphold their obligations under international human rights law by urgently amending the Personal Status Law and repealing provisions that discriminate against women, including those related to the male guardianship system. They must also ensure that women have equal rights and responsibilities with regards to marriage, divorce, custody and guardianship over their children, and inheritance.”

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Saudi Arabia's National Portal: Empowering Women and Facilitating Access to Government Services (Primary)

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Saudi Arabia's National Portal: Empowering Women and Facilitating Access to Government Services (Primary)

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The official portal of the Saudi Arabian government offers information on initiatives and programs that aim to empower women in the country. It likely includes details on government efforts to promote gender equality, increase women's workforce participation, improve educational opportunities, and support women entrepreneurs. The source may also provide information on policies, services, and resources available to help women overcome obstacles and reach their full potential in society. It serves as a thorough resource for those interested in understanding the Saudi government's efforts to empower women. This page on Women’s Empowerment discusses the many ways in which women in Saudi Arabia have increasingly participated in public life.

“The Law of Saudi Arabia, derived from Islamic Law, adopts the principle of complementary equality between men and women, considering both sexes' characteristics, to achieve ultimate justice. Saudi Arabia believes that the integration of the relationship between the sexes is an ideal way to promote and protect human rights and to guarantee equality between men and women, such as the rights to work, education, health, economic rights and others. Based on the perspective of equality and emphasizing it, the Human Rights Commission has allowed both women and men.”

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Historical Strides in Saudi Arabian Women’s Rights (Secondary)

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Historical Strides in Saudi Arabian Women’s Rights (Secondary)

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According to a report by ABC News, Saudi Arabia has made notable advancements in promoting women's rights, including granting women the ability to travel without a male guardian's authorization and providing more job prospects. This reflects the growing trend of women in Saudi Arabia becoming more involved in different facets of public life, such as employment, government, sports, and cultural endeavors. These improvements signify a move towards endorsing women in positions outside of traditional domestic roles, which helps empower them and increase their visibility in society. Overall, these changes indicate a positive step towards achieving gender equality in Saudi Arabia.

“On a recent visit to Saudi Arabia, women made up a large percentage of the workforce as border agents, tour guides, in hospitality and fields that would have seemed unimaginable a few years ago.”

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Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia: Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia: Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (Primary)

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Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia: Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia: Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (Primary)

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This body was created to create a healthcare system that would provide preventative and comprehensive healthcare to the public. The Ministry of Health published a list of Women's Health Rights, which includes among other things the right to obtain legal and health advice for abortion if her pregnancy is related to very dangerous disease or in the event of a severe threat to her life or the life of the fetus, which must be confirmed by a committee of three consultants and supported by a decision from the medical legal committee.  While this represents legal rights women probably did not have before, there is more work that needs to be done to provide equal rights to women as it relates to their bodies, privacy and decision to bear children.

“The Patient Bill-of-Rights includes Women's Health Rights, which are subject to Sharia provisions and laws and require, among other things, taking all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the field of healthcare and equality between men and women in accessing basic health care and health services related to their privacy.”

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Shelton, Tracey. “Saudi Arabia Is Making Historic Strides in Women’s Rights so Why Haven’t We Heard about It?” ABC News, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2023, www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-16/saudi-arabia-is-making-historic-strides-in-womens-rights/101770074.

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“The Unified National Platform.” The Unified National Platform for Government Services, www.my.gov.sa/wps/portal/snp/careaboutyou/womenempowering). Accessed 12 Mar. 2024.

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Department, Application. “Sustainable Development Goals for Enhancing Women’s Rights. .” Sustainable Development Goals, www.moj.gov.sa/english/Ministry/SustainableDevelopment/Pages/SustainableDevelopmentGoals.aspx. Accessed 12 Mar. 2024.

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Patient-Bill-of-Rights-and-Responsibilities, www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/EducationalContent/HealthTips/Documents/Patient-Bill-of-Rights-and-Responsibilities.pdf. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.

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“Saudi Arabia Lifts Travel Restrictions on Women.” ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2019, www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-02/saudi-arabia-lifts-travel-restrictions-on-women/11377598.

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“Saudi Personal Status Law Codifies Discrimination against Women.” Amnesty International, 7 Mar. 2024, www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/03/saudi-arabia-personal-status-law-codifies-discrimination-against-women/.

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Saudi Arabia: The Changing Role of  Women (Secondary)

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Saudi Arabia: The Changing Role of  Women (Secondary)

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This article discusses the advancement of Saudi Arabian Women’s as it relates to laws regarding employment, entrepreneurship, driving and other human rights.

“Over the past year, we have witnessed a remarkable transformation of female participation in the Saudi Arabian workforce. Saudi women can now start their own businesses without the consent of a husband or male relative, which was previously required under the country’s guardianship system. The eased aspects of the guardianship system also grant women independent access to government services, jobs, education and health care without the need for prior consent.”

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“Saudi Arabia: The Changing Role of Women.” HKTDC Research, research.hktdc.com/en/article/MzQ1OTIzMjY1. Accessed 12 Mar. 2024.

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9. Human rights

10. Legal reforms

11. Gender equality

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13. Ministry of Labor and Social Development

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