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Apr
14

As Kosovo declares its independence, one Kosovar women shares her story of triumph as she rebuilds her and her families life after they were forced to leave their home during the conflict with Serbia. Through Women for Women International, she has learned agricultural skills, has earned enough to support her family, and regained independence for herself and other women like her. Learn how you can help more women regain their dignity and hope after war. www.womenforwomen.org/kosovo
Since her mother died, Punam, a nine-year-od Tamang girl in Nepal has shouldered the responsibility for caring for her two younger siblings. She cooks for them, helps them dress and makes sure they get to school on time. Her father works an 18-hour day to feed his family. Despite her hard life, Punam is grateful that she can at least go to school - unlike some of her friends. This is a 3:41 min film excerpt 2007. Directed by Lucian Muntean and Natasa Stankovic. For more info: http://www.togethertv.org For i

Apr
7

Every year American women spend millions of dollars on disposable sanitary wear while many miles away, Zimbabwean women are not as fortunate to such luxury items. Due to the economic crisis in Zimbabwe, post the land reform in 2000, many manufacturers of sanitary products fled the country. As a result, the price of sanitary wear has gone up and millions of Zimbabwean women are forced to replace sanitary napkins with unsanitary alternatives. Apart from serious health issues that can even increase the chan
Dubai is rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations in the Middle East, and a booming economic centre in the Gulf. But some of those who've come to live in the emirate have become victims of domestic violence, and found few places to turn to for help. Now one woman has founded a shelter for abused women, turning Dubai into a "City of Hope". Nov 10, 2007. 3:21 min. Aljazeera TV production.
Most people don't know that women have provided the bulk of the food supply over much of history. This excerpt from the Women's Power dvd looks at female foragers and farmers around the world. For info: www.suppressedhistories.net/womenspowerdvd.html Released on YouTube March 5, 2008. Excerpt from the film, "Women's Power" by Max Dashu. 2:42 min.