PEN/NOVIB Free Expression Award
Wajeha Al-Huwaider a Saudi-born writer and journalist is campaigning for women’s rights in the male chauvinistic society of Saudi Arabia.
In August 2003, the Saudi Interior Ministry from writing in the Saudi press banned Al-Huwaider. Since then,...
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