Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban On Women Drivers

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In most countries being able to drive is a fundamental right, afforded to anyone that is of legal age. However, this is not the case in Saudi Arabia. In this ultraconservative Islamic nation, women are not allowed to do many things that females worldwide take for granted, including getting behind the wheel. Though there is no official law in place, local authorities consistently turn down license requests from women, effectively resulting in a defacto ban. Those who defy the unwritten rule often end up losing their jobs and even risk getting arrested and jailed.

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  • yasss
    yasss7년 이하
    #women2drive!!!!
    • yasss
      yasss7년 이하
      exuse me but WHAT???girs sould have equal rights if not MORE!!!!!!
      • look down7년 이하
        look up
        • thatredheadxd
          thatredheadxd약 7년
          Hey, that it totally not fair!
          • siennald
            siennald7년 이상
            #They DidIt
            • slytherinfan
              slytherinfan7년 이상
              #WOMEN2DRIVE
              • ajg16
                ajg167년 이상
                Think about this... These women had to fight to be able to drive and they finally can -which is amazing- Its just like in America,women had to fight to be able to vote, open property, etc. I guess this country was behind on equality. But super glad women can drive! #TheyDidIt
                • jesussaves
                  jesussaves7년 이상
                  Wow, I didn't know that there were still countries that banned women drivers! This is great, they can do way more things when they can drive.
                  • h7년 이상
                    Woman should totally have the right to drive!!! Am I right?
                    • Anika Monzon7년 이상
                      Women should have a right to drive! Seriously!! 🚙 👩🏻

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