Even though men and women equally participated in the revolution of overthrowing Mubarak, women are not being represented in the transitional process. No women are on the constitutional drafting team, and there are not any women assigned as cabinet ministers. This is very important because this will lead to having the interests of women ignored in laws the male officials are creating. The UN is putting pressure on Egypt to allow women to have a voice in the creation of the new government, and in pushing for women to run for political offices. The women of Egypt know that this moment in history could transform the rights women have if their voices are heard.
Ronnie Miller