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20/07/2010

On Outlook: the Afghan man who has broken a taboo by marrying a rape victim.

On today's Outlook with Matthew Bannister:

Marrying an Afghan rape victim
Rape victims in Afghanistan usually become outcasts from society. No-one will marry them, and they are often rejected by their families. We hear from two young people who are challenging this taboo. Faramarz, who works as a bodyguard for the prominent activist Malalai Joya, has married Samia, a victim of rape. They tell their stories to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Harun Najafizada.

What does your Dad mean to you?
We are asking you about the role your dad, or father figure, plays in your life. We share more of your emails.

Born A Girl - in India
Reporter Kate Howells re-visits Sri Devi Raghavan from the south Indian city of Chennai. She is one of five young women that the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service has been following since 1995. Sri Devi, who is 31-years-old, has founded a daycare business to help mothers achieve a work-life balance. For now, she is happy to do without that balance herself.

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25 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Jul 2010 12:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Jul 2010 21:05GMT
  • Wed 21 Jul 2010 02:05GMT
  • Wed 21 Jul 2010 09:05GMT
  • Wed 21 Jul 2010 12:05GMT

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