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Human Rights Watch calls on Qatar to dismantle male guardianship laws
An American human rights group is calling for the nation of Qatar to end male guardianship rules that prevent women from making independent decisions on basic rights such as marriage, travel and accessing reproductive health care.
Key points:
- Human Rights Watch interviewed 50 women who told their stories of living in Qatar
- The advocacy group says Qatar is falling behind its Gulf neighbours
- Qatar says the report by Human Rights Watch is inaccurate
New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) said after taking initiatives on women’s rights, including on education and social protection, Qatar was now falling behind Gulf neighbours.
Saudi Arabia in 2019 allowed adult women to travel without permission.
One of 50 women interviewed by HRW described life…
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