Nora Alyousif

Posted by on Oct 19, 2011 in Celebrating Women, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 0 comments

Her extensive resume of achievements should surprise no one, not only is she recognized by many as Dr. Nora Alyousif, she has held various positions within the education and government sector which have displayed her as a woman of intelligence and great wisdom. As a political leader she has advocated heavily for women’s’ rights. More specifically, she is a strong supporter of women involvement in politics. She was noted by Arabinsight.org saying, “Very few Saudi women major in political science, and this major used to be closed to women. By restructuring some of the universities and providing the major [to women], we are establishing the beginning of a new era in which young women study politics academically before applying it on the ground.”

Click the link below to read further about what Dr. Nora Alyousif’s involvement as a political leader in the Saudi government as she advocates for women’s rights.

Source: Saudi Women’s Rights: Stuck at a Red Light

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