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Here is a great clips that the Saudi Princess summarize the Women issues in Saudi Arabia. She has delivered the major topics in efficient positive way. Princess Amerah highlighted the areas of growth in Saudi women rights in unique and intelligent way

Dalia Ziada is a l eading Egyptian human rights activist, socio-political analyst and writer championing women's rights, civil rights, and liberal democratization Awards and Honors: Dalia was selected by The Diplomatic Courier as one of the 99 Foreign Policy Leaders under 33 (2013)

During Egypt's 2011 revolution, activist Dalia Ziada assumed all of the male protesters around her were fighting for her rights, too. But the following years told a different story. NPR's Host Jacki Lyden talks with Ziada about the evolution of women's rights in Egypt from the 2011 uprising to the current upheaval.

The article mentions an ogling trial about FGM. A young girl Suhair died during the procedure. Outlawed in 2008, FGM continues to happen.

This source goes further in detail in regards to the social and culture rules women must follow. 

Egypt is the worst country for women in the Arab world, closely followed by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen, according to gender experts surveyed in a Thomson Reuters Foundation poll released on Tuesday.

This article discusses the way women feel about the laws that pertain to them in Saudi Arabia. Looking at the oppressive laws on women in Saudi Arabia, an outsider would think that all women would hope for a change and for equality. However, there are many women that feel that the laws allow them to live a life of privilege without having to worry about driving or working. I never even considered this perspective.

This is an interesting read from a United States woman point of view on the social stigma of being divorced. It is a great article to compare to the social stigma on divorce in Egypt, which is much more harsh.

Describes about the protest in Egypt and what Women have to face. In March 2011, numerous protesters were rounded up and subject to "virginity tests", by officers.

Describes about the protest in Egypt and what Women have to face. In March 2011, numerous protesters were rounded up and subject to "virginity tests", by officers.

Women and the Arab Revolutions: from equality in protest to backlash in the transition from old regimes to new governments

The United Nations has recognized education as a fundamental right. Literacy, reasoning, problem solving skills, leadership assessments and arithmetic tests will help improve the efficiency of labor in the global community; and hence boosting the economy of the world nations.

Mia Khalifa is getting threatened over Twitter by Lebanese natives. She is coming under fire in the Arab world.