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Saudi Women: Elections Are One Step Forward On A Long Road

Jeddah activist Rasha Hefzi, right, shown here with Hanaa Amer, the head of her communications team, won a municipal council seat as the youth candidate. This was the first time Saudi women were allowed to vote, and women won 20 of 2,000 positions in municipal elections. Many women called it a step forward, but said they still face many obstacles in the kingdom. (Getty Images)
Jeddah activist Rasha Hefzi, right, shown here with Hanaa Amer, the head of her communications team, won a municipal council seat as the youth candidate. This was the first time Saudi women were allowed to vote, and women won 20 of 2,000 positions in municipal elections. Many women called it a step forward, but said they still face many obstacles in the kingdom. (Getty Images)

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