The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
In 2011 Egyptians took to the streets demanding the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, whose regime had been in power for 30 years. Women were at the forefront of the protests.
In 2011 Egyptians took to the streets calling for the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, whose regime had been in power for nearly 30 years. Their uprising was part of a wave of pro-democracy protests in the Arab world aimed at ending autocratic rule. Women were at the forefront of protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square, many taking part in political demonstrations for the first time in their lives. Student activist Hend Nafea tells Farhana Haider she was campaigning not only for freedom, dignity and social justice, but also for her rights as a woman.
Photo: Hend Nafea protesting in Tahrir Square in January 2011. (Copyright Hend Nafea)
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