Afghanistan: 'Afghan TV Challenges Attitudes Towards Domestic Violence'
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BBC Afghanistan has been called one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman, and much of that danger lies in the home.
According to the United Nations, more than 87 per cent of all women there suffer from domestic violence.
But now, a radical television show is challenging attitudes to this abuse, inviting women to speak candidly and anonymously about their problems at home.
From Kabul, Tahir Qadiry reports.
Please go to the BBC link below to see the video report.
Website Link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-15447047
Submitted on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 14:08
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