"The narrative hasnt changed because of that, but if local and international women journalists get a real chance to tell the story of the Middle East, that narrative could change, which would affect the way others see this region," Abbas said. 
"Kulemba nkhani sikunasinthe chifukwa cha izi, ngati amayi olemba nkhani a konkuno komanso kunja angapatsidwe mwayi wolemba nkhani za mayiko aluya, kalembedwe ka nkhani kakhoza kusintha, zomwenso zingasinthe mmene anthu ena amawonera chigawo chino," anatero a Abbas.