mahram

Nazia says that her father used deception to make himself her "mahram" under the Saudi male guardianship system, meaning that he is empowered to make all important decisions about her life.

Allan Rock: Stuck in Saudi Arabia 2010

Nazia says that her father used deception to make himself her "mahram" under the Saudi male guardianship system, meaning that he is empowered to make all important decisions about her life.

Stuck in Saudi Arabia Allan Rock 2010

Afterward, the female council members asked to employ a male member of each of their families to serve as a "mahram," or chaperone, when they traveled on public business "to avoid embarrassment," said Zaineb Raheem Abeed, a council member.

Kansas City Star: Front Page 2011

Afterward, the female council members asked to employ a male member of each of their families to serve as a "mahram," or chaperone, when they traveled on public business "to avoid embarrassment," said Zaineb Raheem Abeed, a council member.

Kansas City Star: Front Page 2011

Under the system, a Saudi woman must have the permission of her official "mahram" or male guardian - her father, husband, brother or son - for matters such as travel, work and marriage.

NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2010

2 - Complete ban on women's activity outside the home unless accompanied by a 'mahram' (close male relative such as a father, brother or husband).

unknown title 2009

2 - Complete ban on women's activity outside the home unless accompanied by a 'mahram' (close male relative such as a father, brother or husband).

unknown title 2009

2 - Complete ban on women's activity outside the home unless accompanied by a 'mahram' (close male relative such as a father, brother or husband).

unknown title 2009

2 - Complete ban on women's activity outside the home unless accompanied by a 'mahram' (close male relative such as a father, brother or husband).

unknown title 2009

She traveled abroad without a mahram, the male chaperone required when women left the country.

Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011