Lubna al-Hussein

Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein
Born
Al-Hussein
CitizenshipSudanese
Occupation(s)Journalist, activist
EmployerUnited Nations Mission
Notable workNo to Oppression against Women Initiative

Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein is a Sudanese Muslim, media worker and activist who came to international attention in July 2009, when she was prosecuted for wearing trousers. Her case became a cause célèbre, with organisations such as the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information and Amnesty International issuing statements in support.