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Courageous Women on the Streets of Egypt
More than two weeks ago, 26 year-old Asmaa Mahfouz posted a video online. She spoke straight to the camera, holding a sign, encouraging others to take to the streets to protest the Mubarak regime. “Do not be afraid,” she said. “As long as you say there is no hope, then there will be no hope, but if you go down and take a stance, then there will be hope.” She is one of the founders of the April 6 Movement, a group of fearless young activists committed to reforming Egypt, who have been instrumental in organizing the historic protests. More inspiring photos here.
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These videos are amazing. Women instrumental in this movement startle our western conception of the role of women in arabic countries’ political movements. MSNBC has reported that a women was the major leader in organizing the protests and continues to provide leadership for ongoing protests from a small office while taking care of her children using her cell phone as coverage permits. Truly awe inspiring.