Human Rights Watch (HRW) reveals that Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund (PIF) has facilitated human rights abuses while sportswashing efforts improve the regime's reputation.
Stanis Elsborg remarks that investment in women's sports in Saudi sends positive signals, effectively overshadowing existing discussions about ongoing human rights abuses of women in the country.
Despite financial advancements in women's sports, Saudi women still face stringent male guardianship laws, requiring permissions for basic life choices including travel and healthcare.
The 2023 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in Riyadh marked the first equal prize money for the champions, reflecting an apparent push for gender equality in sports.
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