Sunday, June 26, 2011

Women Still Not Allowed to Drive in Saudi Arabia; About 60 Women Defied Driving Ban on June 17

The Global Post website reports today (June 26, 2011) that a week-old campaign by women in Saudi Arabia to overturn the country's ban on female drivers has been moving at a slow pace -- hampered by female apathy, conservative opposition, lukewarm government support, and the priorities of summer vacation plans.

Nearly 60 women responded to the call by women's rights activists to collectively defy the driving ban on June 17.

The small number -- and a weak turn-out of women drivers since then -- has disappointed many women.

Nonetheless, campaign organizers are calling the June 17 event a success, because no women were arrested for driving.

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