Print Magazine
Brussels Morning Newspaper
Sunday, August 14, 2022
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • About Us
  • EU institutions
    • Commission
    • Parliament
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Southeast Europe
Brussels Morning Newspaper
  • Home
    • About Us
  • EU institutions
    • Commission
    • Parliament
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Southeast Europe
Brussels Morning Newspaper
No Result
View All Result
Home World

Women’s rights are Fundamental Human Rights

Angelos Kaskanis by Angelos Kaskanis
8 March 2022
in World
Women’s rights are Fundamental Human Rights
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Belgium (Brussels Morning): Today, the 8 of March, is a worldwide celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The event attempts to draw attention to the situation of women around the world in terms of gender equality, bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

The day wasn’t formally recognized until 1917 when Russian women demanded “food and peace”; the Russian Tsar was forced to abdicate four days into the strike, and the provisional government granted women the right to vote.

The strike began on March 8th, which is now recognized as International Women’s Day.

Celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Brussels Morning scheduled an interview with Dr. Sarah Abdulaziz Alfaisal, Member of the Council of the HRC.

AK: The past few years we have witnessed the “Anti-Male Guardianship Campaign and the “Women to drive Movement”. In your opinion what was the impact of these movements on society?

 

Dr. Sarah Abdulaziz Alfaisal, Member of the Council of the HRC.

SAA: To begin, it is important to emphasize that societies have their own contexts, customs, and cultures, and that what affects one society may not affect another, and that it cannot be judged by different criteria, and the great reforms that have taken place in my country, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cannot be judged by different criteria. There are historic reforms that have never been introduced to the public before, and this is a result of a progressive and bold leader who heard his people’s needs. “In the past, Saudi women could not travel without a permit,” Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said years ago “She was unable to attend sporting and cultural events, drive a car, do a lot of her work, and complete her cases without a mahram, and she has been suffering from this for dozens of years.” He was put under a lot of strain for these successful I would say reforms, and with his effectiveness and recognition from the public, everyone is proud of where we are today while remembering the obstacles from the past. Today, Saudi women are experiencing an unprecedented empowerment phase, in which they have been empowered in the fields of work and personal status, and they have now become a partner of the Saudi man in the development of the nation, and she is ready for that because she has been waiting for this empowerment for a long time.

 

AK: How do women see themselves in Saudi Arabia? Can we talk about a Saudi Feminism Movement and just how strong is it?

SAA: In fact, it is impossible to discuss (a feminist movement) in Saudi culture since the term is misleading, and I have never considered it in this light, because there is discrimination, yet Saudi women are still first-class citizens who view themselves as men, and they may be powerful. The answer is more correct when statistical facts about women in education and occupations are provided to illustrate the level of empowerment they have achieved, such as the ability to hold leadership positions and a 32% participation rate in the labor market. It is self-evident that because of these changes, feminist awareness will grow, and women will become more aware of their rights and responsibilities. It is self-evident that because of these changes, feminist awareness will grow, and women will become more aware of their rights and responsibilities.

It is worth noting that women’s rights have received great attention and follow-up from the Human Rights Commission, especially that the field of women’s rights, in particular, is one of the areas that has received a large share of reforms and developments, including legislative, judicial, procedural, administrative and other aspects, including, as I mentioned above, have raised levels of empowerment and engagement Women are in decision-making centers, and their participation is an essential and effective element in all fields, as well as several councils in the judicial, legal, military, security, and diplomatic domains.

When the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 was released in 2016, the percentage of women participating in the labor market was 21%, but it has since grown to 32% in a clear and quick development that is publicly tracked and followed up, just as was envisaged in the  Kingdom aim for 2030, This was announced by His Excellency the President of the Human Rights Commission, Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad when the Kingdom addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council a few days ago. There he spoke about the Kingdom’s historical reforms, the more than 95 historical reforms it has witnessed in the field of human rights, based on its firm values, in implementation of its national and international obligations, and within the framework of its ambitious vision.

 

AK: When ECOSOC elected Saudi Arabia to the UN Commission on the Status of Women for the 2018-2022 period, the outcome was widely criticized. What was achieved during this period, and what should we expect as a legacy of this election?

SAA: In my answers to the previous questions, I mentioned what was accomplished during this time, and the Kingdom’s election to the UN Women’s Rights Committee is based on what was already happening on the ground in Saudi Arabia, where profound transformations and radical reforms for the benefit of women were already underway. The extent to which women have equal access to essential rights to education, labor, and public services, as well as positive discrimination in some cases.

Human rights ambassador, undersecretary, deputy minister, and university director, as in cleaning the path to gaining full equality in other crucial posts with males.

And, while we cannot deny that more progress is expected and that all parties in the Kingdom, including the leadership and the people, are working to develop and consolidate the gains, this fact confirms what the Kingdom is experiencing in terms of women’s rights achievements is one of the most important things that happen on a global scale. So, unless there is ignorance of the reality of what is happening on the ground or a willful disrespect for it, we do not see a reason to undervalue these accomplishments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tags: Main-Slider

Latest post

Broken umbrellas get a second life in raincoats

Broken umbrellas get a second life in raincoats

3 days ago
Four Brussels police officers in jail since the beginning of this year

Four Brussels police officers in jail since the beginning of this year

3 days ago

Most Read

  • Losing Balance on Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Losing Balance on Bosnia and Herzegovina

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What Are The Highest Paying Jobs In Finland?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Here Are 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Norway 

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What Are The Highest Paying Jobs In Luxembourg?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • These are the 10 highest paying jobs in the Europe in 2022

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn

About Us

Brussels Morning is a daily online newspaper based in Belgium. BM publishes unique and independent coverage on international and European affairs. With a Europe-wide perspective, BM covers policies and politics of the EU, significant Member State developments, and looks at the international agenda with a European perspective.

Category

  • Ambassador’s Corner
  • Belgium News
  • Brussels
  • Commission
  • Council
  • Culture and Society
  • Diplomacy
  • Economy
  • EU Institutions
  • Europe
  • Europe With Transparency
  • Features
  • In Depth
  • Member States
  • Middle East Eye
  • Opinion
  • Our pick
  • Parliament
  • Place de la Bourse
  • Southeast Europe
  • Sustainable Perspective
  • The American Angle
  • The Macro-Economist
  • Uncategorised
  • US Elections
  • World

More info

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Cookies Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Jobs

Brussels Morning Newspaper - All Rights Reserved © 2020

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • EU Institutions
    • Parliament
    • Commission
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Member States
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • The American Angle
    • Southeast Europe
  • Print Magazine

Brussels Morning Newspaper - All Rights Reserved © 2020

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT