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Controversy Over Saudi Arabia's Chairmanship of UN Women's Rights Forum Introduction Saudi Arabia's recent appointment as chair of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from women's rights advocates. Despite being unanimously elected, concerns have been raised due to Saudi Arabia's track record on women's rights. Criticism from Human Rights Advocates Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have both voiced reservations about Saudi Arabia's appointment, citing the kingdom's treatment of women and its systematic discrimination against them. The decision has been viewed as contradictory to the CSW's mandate to promote women's rights and gender equality. Call for Action from Advocacy Groups Sherine Tadros, Deputy Director for Advocacy at Amnesty International, underscored the gap between Saudi Arabia's record and the commission's objectives. Tadros emphasized that Saudi Ara...