videos tagged women of the world news

"Returned" is a feature length documentary that follows several Nepali child soldiers including Asha, a young Nepali girl, who was sent home from the Maoist's People's Liberation Army after the cease fire. Asha joined the Maoist army when she was 14-years-old. For this young low-caste girl, joining the Maoist was a pathway to a future with education and employment. Despite two years of being on the frontlines, her biggest concern was what would await her when she returned home. Film excerpt 8:36. www.nepald

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

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

Modern day Kyoto, Japan has the remnants of a centuries old tradition - Geisha. This excerpt from a Reuters report ,outlines the truth about modern Geisha life.. Reuters video. 2007.

Christi Morales looks back into Filipina History. Philippine Comfort Women were used as prostitues by Japanese soldiers in World War 2. An advocacy group is now asking for an apology from the Japanese government. From the Filipino Channel's Balitang America news program. June 2007. 1:51 min.

Jakriti Tank, hardware engineer (India), assembles a functional computer from the ground up. 3:46 min.

Domestic abuse in Afghanistan is on the rise. Due to this women are needed in the Afghan police force.Women have experienced more freedom since the Taliban was overthrown in Afghanistan, but some still face abuse from men unwilling to accomodate change. Zeina Khodr follows the story of one woman in Kandahar who, despite regular death threats, is dedicated to working as a policewoman to protect women's rights in Afghanistan. 2:24 min -Feb 8, 2008 Aljazeera TV production.