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World Service,26 Nov 1999,27 mins

Life in the Kyrgyz Republic

Everywoman

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A delegation from The Kyrgyz Republic in Central Asia talk about the changes in the economy since independence in 1992, and the impact of this on women. Also on the programme: The German Minister of Education and Research who helped launch the International Women's University in Germany talks about its goals. Miss World has faced much criticism but founder Julia Morley explains why it's not just about pretty faces.

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