On the recordNovember 1, 2011
During the revolutions, women in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya were on the front lines for freedom, dignity, democracy, and economic opportunity.
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Highlighting women's crucial role in the Arab Spring revolutions.
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