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World Service,29 Oct 2004,22 mins

Slavery In Niger

Everywoman

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Slavery is still thriving in the 21st century, on every continent, despite it being officially illegal in most countries. The show hears from women freed from a life of bondage in Niger. Also on the programme: Portugese painter Paula Rego talks life, art and politics. Plus, the young archaeologist unearthing family secrets in Yugoslavia.

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