Widney Brown says women took the same risks as men during the Arab Spring . During those heady days , women were a powerful voice , a compelling presence in the protests . The U.S. State Department has warned that a crackdown on dissent could lead to more violence and bloodshed. Using cases from the region , Brown argues that the struggle for gender equality is far from won .
Widney Brown says women took the same risks as men during the Arab Spring . The U.S. State Department has warned that a crackdown on dissent could lead to more violence and bloodshed. Using cases from the region , Brown argues that the struggle for gender equality is far from won .