e-1894 (Hatoon Al-Fassi)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Dr Hatoon Al-Fassi, a prominent human rights activist in Saudi Arabia and a professor at King Saud University, was detained by Saudi Arabian authorities sometime between June 22 and June 24 2018 after publicly announcing her plans to celebrate the removal of the ban on women’s right to drive;
- Dr. Al-Fassi has reportedly been denied access to her family and legal counsel;
- Public information regarding Dr. Al-Fassi’s situation, including where she is being held and when she may be released or appear in court, is still unavailable;
- The Prime Minister identifies as a proud feminist; and
- The Government of Canada identifies as a feminist government and has committed to pursuing an international feminist assistance policy.
- Open for signature
- October 31, 2018, at 3:21 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- February 28, 2019, at 3:21 p.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Gary Anandasangaree
(Scarborough—Rouge Park)
May 30, 2019 (Petition No. 421-04053) - Government response tabled
- July 17, 2019