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World Service,14 Mar 2005,25 mins

Muslim Women Speak Out

Everywoman

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Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi and Pakistani playwright Fawzia Afzal-Khan speak about their book, Shattering The Stereotypes, which features contributions from Muslim women who feel they've been pigeon-holed since 9/11. Actress Margo Stilley talks about her lead role in the controversial film, 9 Songs, billed as the most sexually explicit film ever. Plus, a look at the first ever mountain marathon in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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