Saudi arabia Quote by Robert Lacey

In effect, Saudi Arabia legitimizes fundamentalism, religious discrimination, intolerance and the oppression of women. Saudi women not only can't drive, but are also told…

— Nicholas Kristof

Many Saudi clerics believe that letting women drive means they will be free to leave the house whenever they like - something that will…

— Jamal Khashoggi

If you ask a Saudi Imam why women in Saudi Arabia can't drive, he'll say, 'Because Islam demands it.' But that's absurd, because -…

— Reza Aslan

For us, driving is not what we are looking for, but being in the driver's seat of our only destiny. That means ending guardianship…

— Manal al-Sharif

Saudi Arabia has been commended for allowing women the right to drive; the opening of cinemas and other entertainment establishments; ending the power of…

— Crispin Blunt

“Women of all ages are in-fantilized by the Saudi system. A woman, no matter how old, has to be able to show a signed…

— Geraldine Brooks

Denying women the right to drive has imposed huge costs on Saudi citizens.

— Manal al-Sharif

There are many Saudi women doctors, and there are many wealthy and powerful and well-educated Saudi women who circumvent the restrictions put upon them,…

— Dave Eggers

I realised it is impossible to live with the rules they give Saudi women. Just impossible. You trying to do everything by the book,…

— Manal al-Sharif

In the Saudi system, women are considered inferior. No matter our age, we have male guardians. We must get permission from men to attend…

— Manal al-Sharif

It is in Saudi Arabia's best interest to allow women to fully participate in its society, and this includes the right to vote and…

— Barbara Boxer

In Saudi society, women are extremely respected. I never had an issue with that at all.

— Lubna Olayan