CLEAN : End ban on women driving, UN expert tells Saudi

The video discusses the government's deference to conservative voices, which restricts women's rights and hinders economic and social progress. It emphasizes the need for reforms, particularly in allowing women to drive and modifying the guardianship system. The speaker advocates for the government to launch educational campaigns to address human rights issues, arguing that governments should not ignore significant human rights problems even if they align with the majority's views.

What is the main concern of the speaker regarding the government's actions?

• The government is ignoring international relations.

• The government is investing too much in technology.

• The government is focusing too much on economic growth.

• The government is deferring to a small group of conservative voices.

What change does the speaker strongly advocate for in the Kingdom?

• Reducing the number of foreign workers.

• Building more educational institutions.

• Allowing women to drive cars.

• Increasing taxes on luxury goods.

What aspect of the guardianship system does the speaker believe needs reform?

• Its effect on international trade.

• Its role in the healthcare system.

• Its influence on educational policies.

• Its impact on women's ability to work and travel.

According to the speaker, what should the government do about significant human rights issues?

• Focus on economic issues instead.

• Launch an educational campaign to address them.

• Leave them to international organizations.

• Ignore them if they are supported by the majority.

What does the speaker imply would happen if governments ignored human rights issues?

• Economic growth would accelerate.

• There would be little left of human rights globally.

• Human rights would flourish worldwide.

• International relations would improve.