Renaissance is a French word that can be divided into two parts: “re” which means again and “birth” which means birth. Rebirth is therefore rebirth. When the Renaissance is discussed, it usually refers to the European Renaissance of the 14th-16th centuries. The European Renaissance is a cultural movement and intellectual transformation that bridges the gap between the Middle Ages and the modern era. This bridge contributed to the prosperity and development of Europe. Unfortunately, the Arab world is still far behind. This gap can only be filled if an Arab human renaissance occurs. And this renaissance can only succeed if the condition of women in the Arab world improves. In fact, I believe that the rise of women is a prerequisite for an Arab renaissance. This transformation must be based on a peaceful negotiation process to redistribute power and build good governance. To begin with, women's education is a crucial issue that must be emphasized. Health and the abolition of violence come next. Furthermore, women's rights must be respected to achieve equality between men and women. In addition, women must be more involved in political life. It is also necessary for them to participate in economic activities. Some consider that men are the pillars of societies; that is why it is enough to educate them and ignore the education of women. In April 2005, a roundtable discussion on Arab women and the future of the Middle East was held in New York. One panelist asserted that “the issue is not about Arab women and the future of the Middle East, because Arab women are the future of the Middle East.” By this she meant that the inferior condition of women slows down national development in Arab countries. Despite the mass of statists... middle of paper ... Arab women and the future of the Middle East. " American Foreign Policy Interests 27.5 (2005): 419-438. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. December 29, 2009. Schiffman, Zachary Sayre. “Dimensions of Individuality: Recent French Work on the Renaissance.” Renaissance Quarterly 49.1 ( 1996): 114+ Academic Web “A review of: “The Arab Human Development Report 2005: Towards the rise of women in the Arab world”. » American Foreign Policy Interests 28.1 (2006): 53-85. 2010. Clawson, Patrick. “Arab Human Development Report 2004: Towards Freedom in the Arab World.” » Middle East Quarterly 13.1 (2006): 85. Expanded Academic ASAP, January 2.. 2010. .