Category Archives: SAUDI ARABIAN WOMEN

PRINCESS SULTANA, MORE TEARS TO CRY, an excerpt for readers!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jeansasson

Finally!  The 4th book in the PRINCESS series about Princess Sultana has arrived!  AND, HERE IS A LITTLE GIFT FOR readers WHO HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR LOVE FOR PRINCESS SULTANA:  AN EXCERPT:  VISIT WITH PRINCESS SULTANA AND HER FAMILY AT A … Continue reading →

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SAUDI WOMEN Reaching High, Stepping High: Ten Saudi women to climb Mount Everest

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jeansasson

There’s no doubt that Saudi women are taking their place in the society of brave women of the world.  When these  ten Saudi women climb Mount Everest, they will make the history books.  I’m fortunate and honored that I know … Continue reading →

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Those who help one woman, helps every woman.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jeansasson

FROM JEAN SASSON:  Since I have been such a vocal opponent of any and all who discriminate against women, I want to also speak out when I see or hear of those that I know do all they can to … Continue reading →

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VOTE or DRIVE? Saudi women say they would rather drive than vote

Posted on October 6, 2011 by jeansasson

Vote or drive? Saudi women would rather be behind the wheel Fahad Shadeed / Reuters Female driver Azza Al Shmasani alights from her car after driving in defiance of the ban in Riyadh on June 22, 2011.   By NBC … Continue reading →

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Yes, it is true: SAUDI WOMEN WANT TO DRIVE

Posted on June 6, 2011 by jeansasson

When I first arrived in Saudi Arabia on September 7, 1978, Saudi women were struggling to obtain the right to drive, as well as other freedoms.  Seeing the enormous changes happening in that desert kingdom, I felt certain that a … Continue reading →

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