Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

World Service,22 Nov 2002,28 mins

Women Sidelined By The International Community

Everywoman

Available for over a year

Afghan women's hopes of rebuilding their country and re-entering public life has not been realised, according to a new UN-sponsored report. One author of the report, Elizabeth Wren, explains why the role of women plays a major part in a nation's security and status. Also on the programme: Why women in Australia are being encouraged to wear a head scarf for a day. Plus, one new mum in Norway describes the miracle of seeing her baby for the first time.

Programme Website
More episodes