Abstract
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Saudi Arabia’s legal framework in promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities through a comparative analysis with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Sweden’s disability policies. Employing legislative texts and policy documents, the research identifies gaps and benchmarks against international norms to propose necessary enhancements. The findings indicate that while Saudi Arabia has established a comprehensive legal structure focused on non-discrimination, accessibility, and reasonable accommodation, there are significant shortcomings in enforcement and gender-specific protections. Recommendations include enhancing legal protections for gender-specific needs, improving enforcement mechanisms via independent monitoring bodies, expanding reasonable accommodation provisions, and fostering social inclusion policies. The study highlights the need for strategic implementation involving training, awareness initiatives, and international cooperation better to integrate girls and women with disabilities into Saudi society.
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Bamashmoos, Ahmed M.
(2024)
"Legal Framework for Advancing the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: Strategies for Implementation and Enforcement,"
Journal of International Women's Studies: Vol. 26:
Iss.
6, Article 4.
Available at:
https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol26/iss6/4