Women activists prepare to defy Saudi Arabian driving ban starting 17th June
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/women-activists-prepare-defy-saudi-arabian-driving-ban-2011-06-16
Women in Saudi Arabia face severe discrimination in both law and in practice. They are denied the right to vote, and must obtain the permission of a male guardian before they can travel, take paid work or enrol in higher education, or marry. Domestic violence against women is believed to be rife.
“In many significant areas of life, Saudi Arabian women face severe discrimination and must be allowed to peacefully challenge this status quo,” said Philip Luther.
https://www.facebook.com/Women2Drive
http://www.saudiwomendriving.blogspot.com/
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Guidelines for drivers on June 17th from Saudi Blogger Sabria Jawhar
Saudi blogger and journalist Sabria Jawhar has posted the following guidelines for June 17th.
Here is the link to her blog: Sabria's Out of the Box - Saudi June Driving Guidelines
You can also follow women2drive on facebook and twitter.
Saudi Women June 17 Driving Guidelines- Sabria Jawhar
Saudi women planning to drive on June 17 should observe the following guidelines for their safety:
1) Islamic dress code
2) There won’t be any gatherings. Go out only to run important errands, visit the hospital, drop kids off at school, etc.
3) It is encouraged that you videotape the event and upload it on Youtube.
4) Drive within city limits only.
5) To reaffirm our patriotism, fly the Saudi flag and lift up a photo of Abu Mit’ib (the King).
6) No need to be scared. If the police arrest you, you’ll only be required to sign on a pledge.
7) It is preferred that whoever plans on driving to have an international driver’s license.
8 It is better if a male accompanies you to protect you and to guarantee your safety (since the ball would just be starting to roll).
9) Avoid driving into any empty plots or deserted or faraway areas because that might pose some danger to you.
10) Driving is not scheduled for one day only. Saudi women are starting Friday but will continue to take to their cars beyond that date until a royal decree is issued.
11) Any woman who fails to comply is responsible for any possible consequences.
12) Ensure notifying family and friends of your intentions to drive (in case you go missing they’ll have an idea how to act).
13) If you have a phone with internet connection, follow WOMEN2DRIVE on Facebook and Twitter.
You can see how dangerous this is for these woman by the guidelines they have been given
there is another site calling for men to beat them if they are spotted !
These steps are massive and I wanted to stand with them not just because they are woman but as people
https://www.facebook.com/Women2Drive
silver*
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/women-activists-prepare-defy-saudi-arabian-driving-ban-2011-06-16
Women in Saudi Arabia face severe discrimination in both law and in practice. They are denied the right to vote, and must obtain the permission of a male guardian before they can travel, take paid work or enrol in higher education, or marry. Domestic violence against women is believed to be rife.
“In many significant areas of life, Saudi Arabian women face severe discrimination and must be allowed to peacefully challenge this status quo,” said Philip Luther.
https://www.facebook.com/Women2Drive
http://www.saudiwomendriving.blogspot.com/
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Guidelines for drivers on June 17th from Saudi Blogger Sabria Jawhar
Saudi blogger and journalist Sabria Jawhar has posted the following guidelines for June 17th.
Here is the link to her blog: Sabria's Out of the Box - Saudi June Driving Guidelines
You can also follow women2drive on facebook and twitter.
Saudi Women June 17 Driving Guidelines- Sabria Jawhar
Saudi women planning to drive on June 17 should observe the following guidelines for their safety:
1) Islamic dress code
2) There won’t be any gatherings. Go out only to run important errands, visit the hospital, drop kids off at school, etc.
3) It is encouraged that you videotape the event and upload it on Youtube.
4) Drive within city limits only.
5) To reaffirm our patriotism, fly the Saudi flag and lift up a photo of Abu Mit’ib (the King).
6) No need to be scared. If the police arrest you, you’ll only be required to sign on a pledge.
7) It is preferred that whoever plans on driving to have an international driver’s license.
8 It is better if a male accompanies you to protect you and to guarantee your safety (since the ball would just be starting to roll).
9) Avoid driving into any empty plots or deserted or faraway areas because that might pose some danger to you.
10) Driving is not scheduled for one day only. Saudi women are starting Friday but will continue to take to their cars beyond that date until a royal decree is issued.
11) Any woman who fails to comply is responsible for any possible consequences.
12) Ensure notifying family and friends of your intentions to drive (in case you go missing they’ll have an idea how to act).
13) If you have a phone with internet connection, follow WOMEN2DRIVE on Facebook and Twitter.
You can see how dangerous this is for these woman by the guidelines they have been given
there is another site calling for men to beat them if they are spotted !
These steps are massive and I wanted to stand with them not just because they are woman but as people
https://www.facebook.com/Women2Drive
silver*
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