Libyan women in empowerment struggle

With no parliament representation, female politicians face hurdles as country prepares for first election in decades.

Libya is preparing to hold its first elections in 40 years. The new 200-seat National Congress will write the constitution.

However, with no quota for women’s representation in parliament, female politicians are facing an uphill struggle in their campaigns for political empowerment.

Al Jazeera’s Omar Al Saleh reports from Tripoli.

Source: Al Jazeera