Qatar: Doha Debates probes women’s role in post-revolution scenario
The status of women in the Arab Spring is to be discussed at the latest session of the Doha Debates, following concerns that political Islam might impose new restrictions on them.
In Egypt, women have lost around 50 seats in the new parliament and a recent survey of parties by Amnesty International showed only lukewarm support for gender equality.
For more information, see Gulf Times.
The status of women in the Arab Spring is to be discussed at the latest session of the Doha Debates, following concerns that political Islam might impose new restrictions on them.
In Egypt, women have lost around 50 seats in the new parliament and a recent survey of parties by Amnesty International showed only lukewarm support for gender equality.
For more information, see Gulf Times.