Her Voice Counts: Sarah_Elliott_Libya_Egypt_Women_32

Mona Sadek, late 20's and Sara Yasser, 18, have been in Tahrir Square for the past week. Mona traveled seven hours to participate with her friends after one of them was hurt. She is currently studying architecture but has stopped to participate in the revolution. “In the first revolution, it was very dangerous for girls and my parents were worried, but later I felt like I had to participate. I have to move, I have to move. I convinced my friends and family to sign “seven demands for change in Egypt,” it’s our time to go for change. We have no choice; we have to do something. Sara, who is a student in artifacts and antiquities, arrived eight days ago to the Square. “I know a lot of people here, but I came alone. We came out for the revolution, but no change has followed so that is why we are out again. We want a civilian presidential council; the military council has been here for 10 months. We need new representation for the people. My parent’s know I’m here and support me to be here in the midan.”

Mona Sadek, late 20's and Sara Yasser, 18, have been in Tahrir Square for the past week. Mona traveled seven hours to participate with her friends after one of them was hurt. She is currently studying architecture but has stopped to participate in the revolution. “In the first revolution, it was very dangerous for girls and my parents were worried, but later I felt like I had to participate. I have to move, I have to move. I convinced my friends and family to sign “seven demands for change in Egypt,” it’s our time to go for change. We have no choice; we have to do something. Sara, who is a student in artifacts and antiquities, arrived eight days ago to the Square. “I know a lot of people here, but I came alone. We came out for the revolution, but no change has followed so that is why we are out again. We want a civilian presidential council; the military council has been here for 10 months. We need new representation for the people. My parent’s know I’m here and support me to be here in the midan.”