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Egyptian Women Join the Fray

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their male counterparts, Egyptian women have been a small but substantial part of the political events unfolding in their country.

Their remarkable involvement highlights a growing political awakening among women in the largely Islamic nation.

Aided by social media and the internet, Egyptian women are taking a stand -- and, as the video at left demonstrates, the world is taking notice.

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