Lubna al-Hussein
Lubna Ahmed al-Hussein | |
|---|---|
| Born | Al-Hussein |
| Citizenship | Sudanese |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, activist |
| Employer | United Nations Mission |
| Notable work | No 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.