Manal al-Sharif
Saudi Activist | Driving the Women's Right to Drive Movement
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Manal al-Sharif is a prominent Saudi activist who ignited a global movement for women's rights in Saudi Arabia. As a former IT security consultant, she defied the kingdom's driving ban for women and posted a video of herself driving, sparking the 'Women2Drive' campaign.
Al-Sharif was later arrested and jailed for her activism, but her courage inspired women worldwide to challenge gender-based restrictions. Today, she continues to advocate for equal rights and empowerment through platforms like the TED stage, where her talks have reached millions.
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A Saudi woman who dared to drive
There's no actual law against women driving in Saudi Arabia. But it's forbidden. Two years ago, Manal al-Sharif decided to encourage women to drive by doing so -- and filming herself for YouTube. Hear her story of what happened next.
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