Yemen's Arab Spring is a Women's Spring?

What does the revolution mean for the future of Yemen's women? - Shown for illustrative purposes.
Women in Yemen’s Arab Spring
This blogger highlights a report on what the Arab Spring had to offer in terms of gender rights and female revolutionary participation. Here is an overview.
Source: Tabsir
Yemen: the Dichotomy of Revolution
"Whatever the commonalities or differences, all perspectives must be allowed to flourish if democracy is truly to take root in Yemen. It may be more comfortable and less intellectually, ethically and morally challenging to cloak Yemen’s revolution in the false dichotomy of good vs. bad.
However, to exclude and silence dissenting voices, while promoting misunderstandings and stereotypes, is likely to have severe implications for the development of a democratic Yemen."
However, to exclude and silence dissenting voices, while promoting misunderstandings and stereotypes, is likely to have severe implications for the development of a democratic Yemen."
Source: Muftah
Egyptian government reportedly preparing a ban on Internet pornography
There have been murmurs regarding a ban on pornography in Egypt. Although several Egyptians have voiced their disdain for this decision, the Ministry of telecommunications is taking the first steps to block pornographic websites. In spite of the fact that Tunisia has thrown out a similar amendment, Egyptian officials did not share the sentiment, persisting with their initial decision.
Source: The Next Web
Good news for Android Users
Android users can finally enjoy something that only Team iPhone could: Instagram. This fun little app, that has been described as Twitter for images, is being modified to suit Android phones, as well.
Source: Sum of Mind













