Women have played an important part in Arab Spring revolutions, and their continued involvement is deemed crucial to the ongoing social and political transformations in the region. Lilia Labidi, former Minister of Women’s Affairs in Tunisia and Moushira Khattab, former Egyptian Ambassador to South Africa discuss the current and future role of women in North Africa and the Middle East with Women Rising host Frances Alonzo.
- Women Rising - May 22, 2012 On Today’s Podcast: Lilia Labidi and Moushira Khattab, both former government officials in Tunisia and Egypt, respectively, discuss the role of women in the Arab Spring and beyond with Women Rising host Frances Alonzo. Download
Frances Alonzo
Newscaster/multimedia reporter at the Voice of America in Washington, DC, for the English to Middle East Team and rotating host of Women Rising.
