Description: (Activist)
Loujain al-Hathloul is a well-known Saudi women's rights activist celebrated for her efforts to challenge the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia. Her advocacy work has led to her facing multiple arrests, as well as being kidnapped and deported to Saudi Arabia. Despite these hardships, Al-Hathloul's bravery and commitment to human rights have not gone unnoticed. She has been honored with prestigious awards, including the 2019 PEN America/Barbey Freedom to Write Award and the 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. Additionally, she was recognized as one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2019".