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Who Cares About Elder Abuse In India?
Prema's name translates as 'loved one'. But in Prema's case, her name is a misnomer. Far from being loved, at her advanced age she finds herself working endlessly for the young woman her husband brought into their home as his new 'wife'.
In New York, Young, Female, Black and Proud
Hiding in the closet playing games with younger siblings till Mom gets home because of drug violence. Allowing yourself to be gang-raped so that the 'brothers' will protect you afterwards. Pretending to be lesbian to escape sexual assault.
China: Yunnan’s Batik is Knot Just Art, It’s Business
Duan Jiacxing's eyesight is getting weaker as the years go by but even at 76, the lady continues to spend hours bent over white linen, painstakingly tying tiny knots according to a pattern. This tied linen will be dyed to produce fine 'batik'.
Being Aware in Singapore
The shouts, cheers and impassioned speeches lasted for hours. The atmosphere was akin to a football match or a rally, only most of the attendees were women between the ages of 20 and 80. Over 3,000 people showed up for this landmark event.
Nepal: Brand Ambassadors of Himalayan Woman Power
Two years ago, Usha Bista thought she had reached the end of the road as she lay exhausted on the freezing slope of Mt Everest, abandoned by her guide and rapidly running out of oxygen supply.
