For far too long in history, women have been perceived as chattel, disposable and expendable. This past year we witnessed uprisings in the Middle East during their Arab Spring. Women often fought along side men to oust oppressive regimes. In Bahrain, however, women are still at risk of torture and rape. Yemen women played activists roles in toppling President Saleh, yet still fight vigorously to keep demands for their rights. Libyan women face a multitude of challenges in the face of change so that they may have access to education …

Too often, those of us who are White, pay give little attention to racial profiling. If, however, our government is going to condemn human rights violations on a global stage, they need to look at what is happening in our own country.

Throughout these demonstrations, the people of Egypt have shouted that they want Democracy, an end to human rights violations and an opportunity for growth within their country.