New Freedoms for Women In Saudi Arabia Draw Cheers—and Doubt.

The article reports on regulations approved by the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia which would loosen some of the restrictions placed on women through wilayah or guardianship laws which include allowing Saudi women to travel without the permission of a male guardian and the granting of employment discrimination protections for Saudi women. Topics covered include autonomy over family matters that Saudi women can now enjoy under the reform and reaction of human rights groups to the changes.