Middle East Update

Many Smart Women around the world have been following the news on the recent events in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, and Jordan. Check out this photo essay about women involved in the Egyptian protests. (Photo number ten is my favorite. I won't give it all away, but let's just say that a niqab can't hide a mother's hope for the next generation...grab your Kleenex!)

Also, there is a rumor going around that people have been holding hands around museums and cultural sites to protect them from looters. These people are risking their lives to stand guard over their cultural heritage- what a powerful display of love for country and for one another!

We hope for the safety and freedom of these men and women, and peace in the region they call home. We're glad to see their strength and passion for human rights making Headlines!