Saudi Arabia and IOC meeting to consider female participation at 2012 London Games . IOC report having a `` very constructive '' meeting with Saudi officials earlier this month . Comment: Human Rights Watch describe move as `` positive '' `` Government policy has n't been effectively challenged -- there is a predominant conservative view in society that does n't afford women equality in a number of issues , including sports , '' Wilcke , senior researcher in the organization 's Middle East and North Africa Division , told CNN . but sporting opportunities must `` truly increase ''
Saudi Arabia and IOC meeting to consider female participation at 2012 London Games . IOC report having a `` very constructive '' meeting with Saudi officials earlier this month . Comment: Human Rights Watch describe move as `` positive '' but sporting opportunities must `` truly increase ''