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As protests swept across the Arab world in recent months, women have been on the front lines of change. Yet even as women have participated and exulted in the fall of authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, there is anxiety among more secular segments of society that greater democracy in these countries could actually erode women's rights. Given their appeal, long-suppressed Islamist groups are now in the political mainstream and will undoubtedly achieve significant gains in upcoming elections this autumn. The reconciliation of Islamist demands for the implementation of Sharia (Islamic law) with women's rights, and more broadly human rights, will be an important determinant of how democracy and law evolve in these countries. Adapted from the source document.

It is now accepted wisdom that empowering women in the developing world is a catalyst for achieving a range of international development goals. It is time for multinational corporations to get on board: funding education for girls and incorporating women-owned firms into their supply chains are good for business. Adapted from the source document.

Despite growing criticism, Isobel Coleman stands by microcredit programs. She argues that microcredit is still one of the best methods of alleviating global poverty, & that it brings important collateral benefits such as women's empowerment. Adapted from the source document.