Challenges for Independent Media in a Post-Gaddafi Libya
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
This event focused on how the uprising has created a major shift in Libyan politics and society, with a proliferation of news outlets in print, broadcast, and digital media. These initiatives, however, are nascent, fluid, and operating in an extremely high-pressure environment.
Challenges to Pakistan’s Democracy
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr. Fouzia Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most well-known and highly respected social activists who played a key role in the passage of two landmark anti-sexual harassment laws in 2010, offered her perspective on the challenges and opportunities of Pakistan’s democratic transition.
The Challenges of a Transition to Democracy in Libya
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This meeting addressed the political system of Libya, scenarios and challenges for post-conflict stabilization and transformation, and challenges to and options for a democratic transition.
Engendering the Movement for Democracy in Iran
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
In her presentation, Ms. Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, a leader of the Iranian Women’s Movement, explored how women activists can draw attention to gender perspectives and promote a culture of equality within the Green Movement. By identifying shared values in a number of key areas, Ms. Abbasgholizadeh sought to locate common ground and present a strategy for further promotion and integration of gender equality.
Tunisia: On the Path to Democratic and Economic Reform
12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Panelists discussed developments in Tunisia and the prospects for democratic and market-oriented economic reforms.
Democracy, Dissent, and Digital Media in the Arab World
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
A panel of experts and activists examined the strengths and vulnerabilities of digital media in supporting protests across the Arab world.
Iran: Two Sisters, One Cause
Despite unprecedented repression in following the compromised election in 2009, pro-democracy demonstrations continue in Iran. With journalists severely curtailed, the role of human rights monitors is critical.
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