London 2012: Saudi Arabia Will Send Women to London Olympics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will send female athletes to the London Olympics later this month. That’s according to the International Olympic Committee. It would be the first time any Saudi woman ever participated in Olympic competition.
Lisa Mullins speaks with Minky Worden, Director for Global Initiatives with Human Rights Watch, to find out if this decision has a lasting impact on Saudi women.
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