10/01/2012

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, Princess Basmah bint Saud bin Abdul Aziz tells us why she is calling for reforms in Saudi Arabia.

The princess has founded a non-profit organisation called Lanterns United Global which she says will provide practical local help to support social and economic growth tailored to each society's needs.

Also on Outlook, Chinese sculptor Wang Hui describes how he overcame a childhood accident in which he lost both his legs to become a successful artist.

(Image: Muslim women in prayer. Credit: Associated Press)