Saudi Arabia Elected Chair of UN Women's Rights Forum Amid Criticism

The election has been met with widespread condemnation due to the country's controversial record on women's rights.

Saudi Arabia has been elected unopposed as the chair of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, sparking widespread condemnation from human rights groups.
Human rights organizations criticize Saudi Arabia's 'abysmal' record on women's rights, highlighting the country's restrictions on women's freedom and rights.
Despite recent reforms, critics argue that Saudi Arabia's laws continue to discriminate against women in areas such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and freedom of movement.
The election of Saudi Arabia to chair the UN forum on women's rights is seen as a controversial move that contradicts the commission's mandate to promote gender equality and empower women.
Human rights groups call for immediate action from Saudi Arabia to release detained women's rights defenders, end male guardianship, and ensure full equality for women.