In Saudi Arabia women are not allowed to drive. This infringes on their human rights by violating the right to equality and freedom of movement. Religious doctrines in the country are interpreted to prevent women from driving but there is no official law enforcing the ban. An online campaign was started to protest the ban on women driving. The campaign asked women to get behind the wheel. As part of the protest several women filmed themselves driving and uploaded the videos to Youtube. The Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry warned citizens earlier this week that anyone protesting would be punished.
For more information read this article from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/26/world/meast/saudi-arabia-women-drivers/
