Nancy Pelosi led efforts to meet with Arab women working for democracy . She says women want long - denied roles in society , access to education , jobs . Pelosi : Many women were key players in Arab Spring and do n't want to be left behind . Pelosi : They say U.S. support is crucial for developing societies with roles for women .
Nancy Pelosi led delegation to meet with Arab women working for democracy . She says women want long-denied participation in society , access to education , jobs . Pelosi : Many women were key players in Arab Spring and do n't want to be left behind . Pelosi : They say U.S. support is crucial for building democracies with roles for women .