Domestic abuse is not unusual in many countries, including Afghanistan and Iran. Far less common is a brother willing to defy local authorities and relatives to speak out on behalf of his abused sister.
Anchor Marco Werman talks with 24-year-old Ali Shahidy in Kabul. Shahidy describes how his decision to take a public stand against his sister’s abuser led him to reevaluate the position of women in society. http://ow.ly/jXFUt
On a national day of commemoration, Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT) held a ceremony to raise awareness about sexual violence. There were several powerful moments - but not everyone was impressed.
A new blog post from our “School Year” series: http://ow.ly/jkIat
Maria Toorpakai posed as a boy in order to be allowed to play squash in her native Pakistan. Here how she ended up leaving her country, and training in Canada with squash great Jonathon Power: http://ow.ly/jgcFP
Have you ever felt boxed in by gender roles? What did you do about it?
“Girl Rising” is a new film by director Richard Robbins that tells the stories of nine such girls throughout the world. http://ow.ly/iWyLY
For a 12-year-old, Sarita Meena leads a busy life. She works hard, plays hard, and she helps her mother at home. When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher. See what a typical day in Sarita’s life looks like.
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These photos were taken by Sarita Meena with a camera loaned to her by reporter Rhitu Chatterjee. She takes you on a walk through her home, village and introduces you to the people and animals in her life.
Listen to Chatterjee’s report, “India’s Shifting Gender Roles: One Girl’s Tale”: http://ow.ly/iAH4Q
Tell us about an event or experience that has shaped your views on men and women’s roles in society.
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Tomorrow at 10 a.m. EST our #WorldGender panel will discuss the state of women’s safety after the Delhi rape in December.
Do you have a question for any of our panelists? Leave it below.
The world of taxi drivers is dominated by men. But there is one small cab company in Delhi, where all the drivers and passengers are female. Women’s safety is a hot topic in India at the moment, so it’s proving a very popular service.
