Cultural challenges to HR

Question 1

Boxed In Report

Answer 1

• 2019, HRW
• Criticised Saudi Arabia’s maintenance of the male guardianship system

Question 2

Boxed In quote - sharia law

Answer 2

“The country’s imposition of guardianship is not required by Sharia…” law. (HRW)

Question 3

Cultural Relativism

Answer 3

Views human rights as a Western construct that includes certain elements like equal rights for all genders that are incompatible with cultures that place a higher value on religion/tribal customs

Question 4

hashtags

Answer 4

IAmMyOwnGuardian

#StopEnslavingSaudiWomen

Question 5

Saudi Arabia ethical perspective / King Abdullah al-Bagi

Answer 5

“To adopt a western version of human rights, the country would have to diverge from its faith”

Question 6

Boxed In quote - violation of human rights

Answer 6

“until the male guardianship system is removed in its entirety, Saudi Arabia will remain in violation of its human rights obligations”

Question 7

Personal Status Law

Answer 7

• 2022, HRW
  “enshrines male guardianship over women” in marriage, divorce and custody.

Question 8

Saudi Arabia response to HRC demands

Answer 8

7/10 activists released
BUT
Personal Status Law