Istanbul , Turkey ( CNN ) -- Whether it 's as activists or politicians , artists or business leaders , women in the Middle East are stepping into the spotlight as never before . Some stereotypes still need to be challenged ; domestic violence , illiteracy and conservative views continue to fuel a gender gap in many part of the region . However , women are now proving their worth in most walks of life . 'Saudi Women Revolution ' makes a stand for equal rights . This month , Inside the Middle East focuses on a few women leading the charge : Iraqi political activists , Saudi artists , Turkish footballers and the renowned Egyptian author and feminist , Dr. Nawal Sadawi . We meet two Baghdadi women -- one a human rights activist and the other a blogger -- facing the challenges of trying to rebuild their shattered country and making sure the key decisions are not left solely to the men . Revolution signals new dawn for Egypt 's women . Meanwhile in Istanbul , the base for this month 's show , Turkey 's first female film director Cahide Sonku -- adorns the wall of the Istanbul Modern Art Museum , which is celebrating Turkey 's women artists . The exhibition `` Dream and Reality '' highlights the changing position of women in Turkish society through paintings and videos by women artists over 150 years . But we know we have missed many inspirational women and would like your help . Who do you think are the Middle East 's most influential women ? The woman who wants to be Egypt 's first female president . Are you inspired by Saudi 's women drivers campaigning for equal rights ? Or by the Lebanese fashion designer Reem Accra ? By the women who slept out in Tahrir Square for nights on end during Egypt 's revolution ? By Turkey 's former prime minister Tansu Ciller ? Comment below to help us find the female stars of the Middle East .
Tell us which women from the Middle East inspire you most . Do you admire women artists , writers , politicians or business owners ? Arab Spring has given some women a chance to shine more than ever .