VOICED: Egyptian women at the forefront of protests

The transcript highlights the significant role women played in the protests against Hosni Mubarak's regime in Egypt. Women, like Buthaina and Doaa, actively participated and led demonstrations, showing unity with men in the fight for change. Despite injuries and challenges, their activism continued beyond the protests, focusing on broader issues like women's rights in the workplace. The narrative emphasizes the need for legal reforms to protect women's rights and the hope that the new government will address these issues, reflecting a desire for equality in everyday life.

What role did women like Buthaina play in the protests against Hosni Mubarak's regime?

• They were only involved in organizing events.

• They led and participated actively in the protests.

• They were not involved at all.

• They stayed at home to support the men.

How did the protests in Tahrir Square demonstrate gender equality?

• Only men were involved in the protests.

• Men and women had separate roles.

• Men and women worked together without specific roles.

• Women were not allowed to participate.

What was Doaa's contribution to the protests in Tahrir Square?

• She was not involved in the protests.

• She only distributed newsletters.

• She spent 18 nights in Tahrir Square and actively participated.

• She organized protests from home.

What challenges do women face in the workplace post-revolution?

• They have more job opportunities than men.

• They are not allowed to work.

• They face job insecurity during maternity leave.

• They have equal rights as men.

What are the hopes of Egyptian women for the new government?

• To maintain the status quo.

• To clear away outdated attitudes towards women.

• To reduce women's participation in politics.

• To focus only on economic reforms.