Rihanna has shown her solidarity with women in Saudi Arabia following the announcement that women there will be Canadaallowed to drive.
SEE ALSO: Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women drivingThe longstanding driving ban on women has become a symbol of the oppression women face in the ultra-conservative country. It was announced Tuesday on state TV in Saudi Arabia that the ban will be lifted in June 2018.
Rihanna applauded the move in an Instagram post which features an illustration of a Saudi woman sitting on a Lexus.
View this post on Instagram
"Love to see progression. Women will now be able to drive in Saudi Arabia," she wrote.
Progress is a wonderful thing.
Glossary of Wiltshire WordsCroatia, a Work in Progress by David GendelmanField Geology: An Interview with Rivka Galchen by Alice WhitwhamThe (Midfield) Engine That CouldChinghiz Aitmatov and the Literature of KyrgyzstanOriginals and Remnants by Dan PiepenbringNotes on a Successful Book Club by Sadie SteinThe Comforts of Suspending DisbeliefThe (Midfield) Engine That CouldBad Connection by Brian ChristianBloomsday Explained by Jonathan GoldmanSacred Rites by Sadie SteinWelcome Our WriterHappy Birthday, Ivy ComptonWorld Cup Recap of July 17, 2014The Morning News Roundup for June 12, 2014A Weekend Film RecommendationThe Morning News Roundup for June 10, 2014Happy Birthday, Robert Creeley!“Mum and the Sothsegger” by Chantal McStay All the new Apple iPhone features we know about from that big iOS 11 leak Fyre Festival genius reportedly scammed himself by selling Kanye West, Hamliton tickets Idris Elba reacts to 'Dark Tower' haters, confirms he's hugged Stephen King Everything you need to know about the massive Equifax data breach The iPhone 8 Event is Tim Cook’s biggest moment as Apple CEO 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 theory suggests Melisandre might save Dany Monstrous Hurricane Irma spins toward inevitable disaster in Florida Outlander recap: Season 3 shows Black Jack and Jamie's showdown Apple iOS 11 leak hints at Apple Watch LTE and new colors UPS, Red Cross test drones to locate people in need of help before a disaster is even over Canceled cruises head to the Caribbean to help stranded tourists Len Wein, Wolverine co Small islands ravaged by Irma prepare to get hit by Jose 'Counter Cruise ship company is rescuing its employees from Irma—on a cruise ship Gal Gadot shares the most delightful 'Wonder Woman' blooper reel Heartfelt note to kind coffee shop employees will lift your spirit Even Disney World is closing (for the 5th time ever) because of Hurricane Irma George Clooney drags Steve Bannon hard over the former Trump aide’s rap musical Mattel introduces new colorblind accessible version of 'Uno'