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Expert briefing
Publication date: 6 March 2020

Following the high-profile end to the female driving ban in mid-2018, the Riyadh leadership launched a slew of social reforms, including new entertainment opportunities. Most…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251142

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 3 August 2018

The rapid social changes under way, such as letting women drive and reopening cinemas, largely focus on creating new economic opportunities. They also serve a political purpose…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 9 April 2018

Evaluation of women's empowerment programmes.

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231916

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 23 May 2016

Assessment of women's empowerment policies.

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211247

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 31 May 2023

In April, the Saudi defence ministry announced employment opportunities for women as well as men. These developments reflect the government’s efforts to increase women’s…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279436

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 7 January 2020

The past year has seen women’s rights movements come to the fore across the Maghreb, a region where previous initiatives have been driven by Western political pressure and from…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249826

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 7 February 2018

Indian government's efforts to criminalise triple talaq.

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229605

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 19 March 2024

In a March 4 speech, former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, currently secretary-general of the Islamist-leaning Justice and Development Party (PJD), threatened a…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285918

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 8 February 2023

The changes come amid deep concerns over respect for the rule of law, entrenched macroeconomic frailties and ongoing unrest across the country. They also continue a pattern of…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275882

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 14 December 2022

This should make it easier to advance and defend progressive positions on issues such as abortion, education and inheritance -- as well as protections for the LGBTQI+ community…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274682

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