Manal al-Sharif: A Saudi woman who dared to drive
Manal al-Sharif: Una donna saudita che ha osato guidare
Manal al-Sharif advocates for women’s right to drive, male guardianship annulment, and family protection in Saudi Arabia. Full bio
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rivolgendo a tutti una domanda.
e il loro bimbo di due anni.
le donne che guidano
che stavano loro intorno.
non era una punizione
e aver guidato qualche chilometro.
di verità.
con un collega di lavoro
e una patente di guida internazionale.
a ricevere insulti del tipo,
perché smettessi questa campagna.
e fummo rilasciati.
di detenzione
e avevo tenuto il mio abaya
in Arabia Saudita prima di uscire di casa -
a dirmi di toglierlo,
che continuavo a dire,
era in uno stato di frenesia,
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Manal al-Sharif - Women’s rights activistManal al-Sharif advocates for women’s right to drive, male guardianship annulment, and family protection in Saudi Arabia.
Why you should listen
In May 2011, Manal al-Sharif filmed herself driving a car in Saudi Arabia, where women are prohibited from driving. She posted the video on YouTube, called on women to participate in a Women2Drive campaign on June 17 of that year, and attracted 12,000 fans to a Facebook page she’d collaborated on called Teach Me How to Drive So I Can Protect Myself. During a second turn at the wheel, she was arrested. Nine days -- and a groundswell of protest -- later she was released from jail.
Al-Sharif, an information technology consultant, remains active in the women right's movement. She has broadened her campaign to focus on guardianship annulment and family protection as well as driving rights, and has founded several groups throughout Saudi Arabia with the title "My rights, my dignity."
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