Mahnaz Afkhami

For Muslim Women, A Careful Script to Combat Violence

“When I was conceptualizing (WLP's first) leadership manual many years ago we thought once the English prototype was tested in various settings, each country would choose local narratives to replace the international ones,” Afkhami said. “Much to our surprise, everyone wanted to keep most of the scenarios from other places because of just that fact. They all wanted to engage in specific problem-solving with an understanding of the similarities in the condition of women across cultures.”

Middle East Regime Change: What Does it Mean for Women?

Over the past two months protest movements have transformed the face of governments across the Middle East and North Africa. As the upheaval continues, we examine the role of women in these demonstrations, and how new regimes will affect women's rights throughout the region. Will they bring greater freedoms, or impose further constraints? NPR KQED Radio / By Michael Krasny / Listen