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World Service,17 Sep 2004,22 mins

What Progress Has Been Made With Women's Rights?

Everywoman

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Why the head of the UN's population fund is still fighting for women's rights. Thoraya Obaid explains what progress has been made over the last 10 years. Also on the programme: how does it go down with the faithful when the iman starts preaching about women's rights? A listen to the music mixing the traditions of Iran and Afghanistan.

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