Saudi women out to campaign in support of their candidates in the municipal council elections

Zain Anbar, Saudi Gazette – Jeddah, 10 December 2015 - A group of women recently toured the Al-Basateen District as part of a campaign in support of one of the candidates in the municipal council elections.
One of the women running the campaign, said she joined the march to support Lama Al-Sulaiman’s election campaign.
“Al-Sulaiman’s campaign’s motto is ‘We deserve it’. We are marching in support of her campaign and in support of achieving change and development in our neighborhoods…” said Bahaidar, a woman campaigning for her candidate.
She also said the elections are a long-awaited-for opportunity for women to have their voices heard and to contribute to the development of society.
“We have many demands that we want realized. We need more parks and public recreational places. We need more women to be active in the municipal councils. We need to revitalize life in Jeddah and have everyone confident with who they and what they have to offer,” said Bahaidar.
Khadijah Bint Khuwailid Center CEO Basmah Al-Umair said there is a lot to be done in order to improve and develop the living standards in Jeddah.