RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi officials have hailed as "historic" new rights granted to women in Saudi Arabia that further dismantle its heavily criticized guardianship system, but male relatives could ...

The furore over the first Riyadh Comedy Festival has put the country’s human-rights record under fresh scrutiny, particularly for its treatment of women. Some of the world’s most high-profile comics, ...

In honor of International Women's Day woman posts driving video on Youtube. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2008 — -- When Wajeha Al Huwaider gets behind the wheel of a car, it's a daring ...

Lou from Saudi Arabia reports that her country will establish a women's rights group. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest examples of how media committed to building ...

BEIRUT, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Four jailed Saudi women's rights activists were given a rare appearance in court on Wednesday, the family of one of them said, as the kingdom's human rights record faces new ...