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Though men have dominated the Arab Spring countries, women are increasingly asserting themselves in political life. Mabrouka M’barek, for example, is a 32-year-old mother who was recently elected to the National Constituent Assembly in Tunisia, and is helping to write the country’s constitution. Male leaders in some countries have acknowledged the need for more women’s representation, and countries like Tunisia and Libya have elected an increasing number of women as members of parliament. However, women have still been “been excluded from much of the serious decision-making.”
“Still, the Arab Spring has allowed Muslim girls and women to dream big dreams. But enshrining rights in a constitution and making sure they are carried out are big challenges.”
