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Rasha Hefzi - Jeddah Municipal Council, Saudi Arabia

BBC News Channel

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2016, 04:30 on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2016, 00:30 on BBC News Channel HD

Businesswoman Rasha Hefzi discusses the progress of women's rights in Saudi Arabia, where women can now vote and stand in municipal elections but are prohibited from driving. Show more

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Interviewer:: Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest:: Rasha Hefzi

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Rasha Hefzi

BBC World News

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2016, 04:30 on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Feb 2016, 07:30 on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific

Zeinab Badawi talks to Saudi businesswoman Rasha Hefzi, one of the 21 women elected to a municipal council.This step is being seen by many as a huge leap for women rights. Is it? Show more