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Radio 4,23 Jul 2012,58 mins

Rumer, BBC director of sport Barbara Slater, forced marriage

Woman's Hour

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Rumer plays live in the Studio and talks about her new album which consists of tracks that were all previously recorded by men. The BBC's Director of Sport, Barbara Slater tells us what it's like to be responsible for the coverage of the Olympics. Thirty-three women have been elected to serve in Libya's General National Congress - what impact will they they have on women's rights in the new Libya? Figures from the Forced Marriage Unit - a joint initiative between the Home Office and Foreign Office - show a 26% increase in young people seeking its help in the last month alone. We look at how to help the young people most at risk. Producer Catherine Carr Presenter Jane Garvey.

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