The Project on Middle East Democracy and the Middle East Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center present:
Youth Activism, the January 25 Revolution, and Egypt’s Transition
with
Esraa Abdel Fattah
Leading Egyptian democracy and human rights activist
Commentator:
Jason Brownlee
Fellow, Woodrow Wilson Center and Associate Professor, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin
Moderator:
Stephen McInerney
Executive Director, Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED)
On January 25, Egypt's youth activists, using new media technology, succeeded in launching a protest movement that eventually forced Hosni Mubarak to resign the presidency. Since that time, these activists have retained an important role during the transition period and continue to pressure the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to undertake reforms. Many key questions remain, however, surrounding Egypt's ongoing transition to a civilian government. How are Egypt's youth movements adapting themselves to the evolving political dynamics during this transition period? How do they view the actions of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces? What new political forces are emerging in Egypt? What are the most important steps that must be taken in the months ahead? And what role can the United States play during this period to support Egypt's transition to democracy?
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: 5th Floor Conference Room, Woodrow Wilson Center (located in the Ronald Reagan Building)
(Note: a photo ID is required for entry.)