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Despite Government Decree, Bonded Labor Tradition...
“Haliyas” are bonded laborers who work for little or no pay in order to pay off debts of ancestors, relatives and their own. While all haliyas here received their freedom in 2008 by order of the government, more than 20,000 people in Nepal continue to be enslaved as a result of the abject poverty they face. The average debt of a haliya is just $120 USD. For one...
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Women’s World Cup Begins, Female Athletes in... →
Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, arrived in Germany this week for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their first match is this Sunday against France. As one of the most successful sports teams in Nigeria’s history, female athletes across the country say they are beginning to call for more support, coverage and advancement of women’s sports. Read...
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Mental Illness on the Rise Among Women in Rural...
An increasing number of women in rural areas report suffering from mental illness. Experts attribute this to poverty, illiteracy, gender injustice, civil war and neglect. Doctors cite a lack of facilities, knowledgeable personnel and government support in treating these women. Government officials say policies are in place, but they just need to be executed.
In Nepal, there has been a...
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