Human Rights Watch is looking for a Muslim female athlete to speak at an upcoming press conference they are hosting for the launch of a report about women's rights in Saudi. Apparently Saudi is trying to bar some female athletes from competing in the Olympics, hence HRW's concern.
If you know anyone (and have email addresses/phone numbers), please email to "Zahir Janmohamed" zahirj@gmail.com zjanmohamed
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