Today, October 26, was the day Saudi activists chose to protest against the driving ban on women [1] in the Kingdom. As social networks were buzzing under increasing number of reports [2] of women driving across the country, a brilliant a capella remake of Bob Marley's “No Woman, No Cry” spread at the speed of light, in a sound support of brave women challenging conservative sexist legislation and pseudo-scientific justification [3] of them being prohibited to enjoy freedom of movement:
VIDEO: “No Woman, No Drive” Stuns Saudi Arabia
· Written by Rayna St.
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Digital Activism, Governance, Human Rights, Humor, Ideas, Protest, Religion, Women & Gender