Former UBC student facing charges in a Saudi court
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A group of women's rights activists face charges in a court in Saudi Arabia. Among them is a former student of UBC, called Loujain Al-Hathloul.
They were detained last spring and the charges against them include 'promoting women's rights', and contacting other activists and foreign media.
Guest: Jacqueline Hansen
Women’s Rights Campaigner for Amnesty International
A group of women's rights activists face charges in a court in Saudi Arabia. Among them is a former student of UBC, called Loujain Al-Hathloul.
They were detained last spring and the charges against them include 'promoting women's rights', and contacting other activists and foreign media.
Guest: Jacqueline Hansen
Women’s Rights Campaigner for Amnesty International