Creeping consultation

摘要

December will witness a small step forward for both women and for democracy in Saudi Arabia. For the first time in the kingdom's history, women will be able to vote and stand as candidates in local elections. Voter registration opened last month, and closes on September 14th. Dalai Kaaki was one of the first to register; she snapped a photo of the event and sent it to a colleague in Riyadh. "It is so empowering," says Hatoon al-Fassi, the recipient. Both women have campaigned for years to win the vote. Ms Fassi heads Ba-ladi Initiative, which trains female candidates and campaign managers; Ms Kaaki is her coordinator in Mecca. "It gives women the feeling that they are complete citizens," says Ms Fassi.