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Women Sidelined By The International Community

A UN report explains why the status of women is vital to a national's stability

Afghan women's hopes of rebuilding their country and re-entering public life has not been realised, according to a new UN-sponsored report. One author of the report, Elizabeth Wren, explains why the role of women plays a major part in a nation's security and status.

Also on the programme: Why women in Australia are being encouraged to wear a head scarf for a day. Plus, one new mum in Norway describes the miracle of seeing her baby for the first time.

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