What more do you feel can be done to bring -  and encourage/defend - secularism, free-thinking, and rationalism to the Middle East & North Africa?

I would like to cast a light on Maryam Namazie, and her call for secularism in the Middle East & Northern Africa;
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/world-citizens-defend-a-free-and-secular-middle-east-and-north...

These are amongst the hardest suffering regions of the globe, damaged by ignorance that even some theists in the UK would find unacceptable.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/unreported-world/episode-guide/series-2012/episode-1

If you're aware of causes, or people out within these regions that are sticking their heads above the parapet that are trying to make this happen, I - and no doubt others - would be very interested to read about it, as so far if they exist; it seems thin on the ground, most likely due to the dangers involved.

I understand that for a such a cause to exist within these areas is incredibly dangerous, that is why I ask; What can be done?

Thank you for your time,

John Lock.