a Muslim woman .... I think we must consider what Quran and Sunnah says about Muslim women's rights in Islam.

Ofcourse, In Islam women have the rights to choose their life partner, but subject to Islamic Conditions.

From my point of view the the debate topic itself is political.

"Muslim women should be free to marry ANYONE they choose"

I don't know what they mean by ANYONE ? are they referring to Any Muslim or ANYONE includes the followers of other believes !!

But when we read this statement:

"The debate which takes place at 7.30pm at Qatar Foundation today before being broadcast on BBC World News on June 6 and 7, will examine the issues facing women when they marry in the Islamic world and how much their choices are governed by religion, family and political considerations."

I think it is clear that they are referring to ANYONE in Islamic World.