Eman Al Nafjan

Eman Al Nafjan is the author of theSaudiwoman's Weblog, a blog on Saudi society, culture, women and human rights issues. Based in the Saudi capital Riyadh, she holds an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Birmingham University in the UK, and has taught in a number of Saudi schools and universities. She is currently working on a PhD in Linguistics. You can find her on Twitter or the blog.

Manal Al Sharif: a lesson in moral courage

Few individuals are willing to brave the disapproval of their countrymen and the wrath of their society. But Manal Al Sharif, a Saudi woman, has been courageous enough to stand up strongly for women's rights in the face of overwhelming hostility.

By Eman Al Nafjan

/ 2 Jun 2012

Saudi Arabia turns deaf ear to Olympic women

This is not just about including Saudi women in the London 2012. It’s much more far-reaching and serious than that. It is an issue of silence and concurrence from the international community regarding a nation’s outright breach of international agreements and conventions.

By Eman Al Nafjan

/ 18 Apr 2012