Norah al-Faiz

Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2011 in Celebrating Women, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 0 comments

Deputy Minister of Education

Her presence at the ministry has had an immediate impact on Saudi women, …’Now I am the deputy minister, and my door is open and accessible,’ – Norah al-Faiz

Leaders & Revolutionaries: Norah al-Faiz

The appointment of Norah Al-Faiz as the first female member of the Saudi Arabian Council of Ministers is perceived as “revolutionary” to many. Appointed as the Vice Minister for Women’s Education the most senior role ever held by a woman in Saudi Arabia, Al-Faiz has become the voice of the Saudi Arabian women to the government.

Time Magazine said, “Her presence at the ministry has had an immediate impact on Saudi women. Below is the Time Magazine article from when she was first appointed.

Her appointment was a revolutionary step for the Saudi government, which has resulted to several recent events. One of which was King Abdullah’s address stating that, in the coming months, women will be able to vote, will be permitted to become a member of the Shura Council, and announce their candidacy to become members of the local government councils. See the Bloomberg Businessweek article below read his address.

Time Magazine Leaders and Revolutionaries: Norah Al-Faiz

Bloomberg Businessweek: King Abdullah Gives Saudi Women Right to Vote for First Time