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Arab States: Global Women Leaders to Discuss Women's Rights & Democratic Transition in the Arab Spring

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Arab States: Global Women Leaders to Discuss Women's Rights & Democratic Transition in the Arab Spring

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7 Mar 2012 - Leading activists from the Middle Eastavailable to discuss the future of women’s rights during this time of political uncertainty in the wake of the Arab Spring.
Though this year saw the start of major political reforms in the region, it also included sweeping electoral victories for Islamists in countries including Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco. In Egypt, previous reforms for women’s rights are now seen as symbolic of the old regime, and women are being excluded from the political process. As was seen in Iran, when women are not represented by whoever fills the power vacuum, women’s future rights are threatened, as is the viability of truedemocracy.
Drawing on their significant experience advocating for women’s rights in the region andconfronting extremism at home, these leading activists will share their understanding of thethreats to and potential for women’s rights and democracy amidst the current regional instability. They will also discuss how their work to strengthen democratic values and empower women on the ground is leading to the real transformations that allow for sustainable true democracy.
 

CONTACT: Catherine Harrington

Office:301-654-2774/ Mobile:781-264-5783
For the full press release, see WLP.                

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7 Mar 2012 - Leading activists from the Middle Eastavailable to discuss the future of women’s rights during this time of political uncertainty in the wake of the Arab Spring.
Though this year saw the start of major political reforms in the region, it also included sweeping electoral victories for Islamists in countries including Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco. In Egypt, previous reforms for women’s rights are now seen as symbolic of the old regime, and women are being excluded from the political process. As was seen in Iran, when women are not represented by whoever fills the power vacuum, women’s future rights are threatened, as is the viability of truedemocracy.
Drawing on their significant experience advocating for women’s rights in the region andconfronting extremism at home, these leading activists will share their understanding of thethreats to and potential for women’s rights and democracy amidst the current regional instability. They will also discuss how their work to strengthen democratic values and empower women on the ground is leading to the real transformations that allow for sustainable true democracy.
 

CONTACT: Catherine Harrington

Office:301-654-2774/ Mobile:781-264-5783
For the full press release, see WLP.                

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