Human Rights Desk News Report - 27th of September, 2017

Human Rights Desk - 27th of September, 2017

• Colin Kaepernick: The Athlete Activist - by Roshni Agarwal

• Catalonian Referendum - by Charlie Smerdon

• Saudi Arabia  - by Marie Vandermeulen

Saudi Arabia, ruled by King Salman, known as one of the most oppressive and conservative kingdom towards women in the world. One of its most extreme policies, the ban on women driving has become a global symbol of oppression. However, this has since changed, and by June 2018, Saudi women will have more accessible place in the country's economy and social stance. The Kingdom's new inforced law will hopefully recover from 1), a bad reputation, 2) the multiple negative consequences of the ban and 3) beneficial renewed public relations.

Links on this issue:
- The New York Times; Saudi's Freedom Riders
- The New York Times; Saudi Arabia Agrees to Let Women Drive
- BBC News; Saudi Arabia Driving Ban on Women to be Lifted