Libyan women rights activists marking International Women’s Day called for a prominent role for women in charting the course of the new Libya, particularly in the constitutional process, as they expressed fears that the revolution they helped bring about may curtail their influence.

Only three weeks ago, Libya marked the second anniversary of its revolution, a revolution the people of this country have made enormous sacrifices to achieve. This would not have been possible if it wasn't for the women and men struggling together and hand-in-hand to win their freedom after decades of dictatorship.