CLEAN : HRW calls for Qatar morality law reform after airport incident

The video discusses an incident where women were subjected to examinations after a baby was found abandoned in an airport. It highlights the cultural and legal context in the Gulf region, where sexual relations outside of wedlock are criminalized, leading to stigmatization and legal consequences for women, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. The video calls for policy changes to protect women's rights and address the root causes of such incidents.

What was the main concern of the authorities after finding the abandoned baby?

• To ensure the baby's health and safety

• To find the woman who abandoned the baby

• To alert international media

• To close the airport temporarily

Why are abandoned babies a significant issue in the Gulf region?

• Because of a lack of proper healthcare facilities

• Because of the criminalization of sexual relations outside of wedlock

• Due to high rates of infant mortality

• Due to cultural practices of adoption

What is required of hospitals in the Gulf region regarding pregnancies outside of wedlock?

• They must provide free healthcare to all women

• They are required to report such pregnancies

• They should offer counseling services

• They must keep such cases confidential

What is one of the recommendations for addressing the issue of abandoned babies?

• Increasing airport security

• Repealing laws that criminalize sexual relations outside of wedlock

• Launching awareness campaigns about adoption

• Providing free legal aid to women

Who are most affected by the policies criminalizing sexual relations outside of wedlock?

• Wealthy women with connections

• Children born out of wedlock

• Men in the Gulf region

• Migrant women and those from marginalized backgrounds