The verdict, which fell just hours before the International Women’s Day, is considered “historic” by some experts and advocacy groups for women’s rights.
“It may seem too little, too late, but it is truly a milestone event for all women in the region,” explains Jane Austin, visibly excited.
“This is a great leap forward for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia”
– Jane Austin, Women’s Liberation Action Network
“From now on, women will be considered as members of the mammal class, whereas before women shared the legal status of an object, similar to that of a home appliance,” she admits.
