Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, an 18 year old from Saudi Arabia, escaped from her abusive family on January 5th while on vacation in Kuwait. After booking a flight to Thailand, authorities found her and attempted to deport her back to her family. Fearing for her life, she resisted and asked for asylum. She barricaded herself in an airport hotel room for two days until she could speak to UN officials. This standoff went viral on social media and people banded together to show their support. Canada provided emergency resettlement and told reporters that "Canada has been unequivocal that we will always stand up for human rights and women's rights around the world."
Link to article: https://www.vox.com/2019/1/11/18178621/saudi-teen-canada-asylum-rahaf-mohammed-alqunun
Posted by Kaitlin Pritchard
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