Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Modesty: The Stick That’s Used to Enforce Invisibility

Modesty: The Stick That’s Used to Enforce Invisibility

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Too often modesty is used as an excuse to silence women. We must not allow this situation to continue.

 Common Ground News Service

The Many Different Shades of ‘Muslim Feminism’

The Many Different Shades of ‘Muslim Feminism’

ERIKA SANCHEZ, CGNEWS: Putting the two words side by side ‘Muslim’ and ‘Feminism’ is sure to evoke powerful reactions in many of the faithful

 Rob L. Wagner

The Dangerous Tightrope that Saudi Women Walk

The Dangerous Tightrope that Saudi Women Walk

ROB L. WAGNER: There is no proscription in the Quran of women in the workplace but the existing guardianship laws are a major obstacle.

 Rob L. Wagner

Saudi Arabia: “The Female Body is a Battleground in the War to Stem Reform”

Saudi Arabia: “The Female Body is a Battleground in the War to Stem Reform”

ROB L. WAGNER: An online battle between conservatives and reformers following the Saudi Intellectual Forum illuminates their diverging opinions…

 Rob L. Wagner

The Saudi Arabian Electoral ‘Experiment’ Continues

The Saudi Arabian Electoral ‘Experiment’ Continues

ROB L. WAGNER: There has been a lot of criticism of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming municipal elections. Some groups, however, know how best to work the system.

 Editor, MEP

Saudi Arabia: Ministry Drivers Are Occasions of Sin

Saudi Arabia: Ministry Drivers Are Occasions of Sin

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Girls schools are inspected by female inspectors. Female inspectors need to get to the schools they inspect.

 Rob L. Wagner

Saudis in ‘Tug of War’ Over Women’s Vote

Saudis in ‘Tug of War’ Over Women’s Vote

ROB L. WAGNER: Guaranteeing rights for women has taken a backseat to what the government sees as the more pressing issue of economic stability…

 Common Ground News Service

Saudi Arabia and Its Women: The Need for Change

Saudi Arabia and Its Women: The Need for Change

MAHA AKEEL: Until Saudi Arabia implements this grassroots renaissance, it will continue to live a dichotomy of modern facilities but mental stagnation.

 Common Ground News Service

Women With Men Directing Winds of Change

Women With Men Directing Winds of Change

CARLA KOPPELL: Women’s role must be honoured in the struggle and protect against the fundamentalist push. Most importantly, their involvement will be key to enabling thriving societies

 Yasmin-Mogahed

A Woman’s Reflection on Leading Prayer

A Woman’s Reflection on Leading Prayer

YASMIN MOGAHED: As soon as we accept that everything a man has and does is better, all that follows is a knee-jerk reaction: if men have it, we want it too.

 Susie of Arabia

It’s Not “Lady-Like!” – Women’s Sport in Saudi

It’s Not “Lady-Like!” – Women’s Sport in Saudi

SUSIE OF ARABIA: You won’t believe some of the ludicrous reasons given for why girls shouldn’t be allowed to participate in sports or exercise in school.