The situation for women in Libya, as it is in many other parts of the world, is part of various systems of oppression. Political, economic and social systems of oppression put women in a difficult trapped place.
However, since the 2011 uprising, we have seen Libyan women taking more roles in creating social, culture and economic changes. We see more women in media, arts and entrepreneurship. As artists we do our part by being part of the narrative and creating an impact by changing general perspective. However, we are faced with challenges and it has not been an easy journey. I believe our main challenge is the societal mindset and public opinion on women’s success. These challenges can be changed gradually. We just have to keep doing what we do and make our voices heard.