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World Service,19 Aug 1999,28 mins

Silencing Women in Pakistan?

Everywoman

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In Pakistan, women's organisations are under threat of political clampdown, citing corruption. Are these claims true or merely a way of shutting down women's voices? Also on the programme: Is Guiding still as relevant today as it was during the first World Guide Camp in 1924? This week's topical diary comes from a 78-year old skin diver.

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