What can the United Nations do to improve the situation of women in countries such as Iran and Saudi Arabia?

Color_4
48%
Publicly name and shame the countries that disrespect basic women’s rights.
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10%
Engage in silent diplomacy with the governments of these countries.
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22%
Help human rights groups active in these countries to improve the situation of women on the ground.
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13%
Nothing. It’s a national matter and has a lot to do with local culture and traditions.
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6%
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Don't do any business with them. If their income dries up, they will change only while the pressure stays on them.

stop doing business a usual

do not let countrys that ahbuse women positions of power in human rights

It is quite difficult since it is rooted in Islam faith. I would have to go through a modernization in that sector and it will hae to involve the education of the Imams.

Who cares? The situation is of their own making and the solution must also be of their own making.

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