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World Service,09 Jan 2016,17 mins

The “Rosa Parks” of Saudi Arabia

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We hear from Nawal Al-Hawsawi, a black Saudi woman who’s received racist abuse online for tweeting about her support for inter-racial relationships. She’s been called the “Rosa Parks” of Saudi Arabia for her campaigning against racism. Also we hear from the makers of a viral video criticising Facebook’s plans to bring ‘free internet’ to those without access in rural India. Facebook ask ‘Who could possibly be against this?’ It turns out, quite a few people are. Produced by Emma Wilson. Image Credit: Nawal Al-Hawsawi.

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