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Perspective with Alison Smith
Women and Global Issues - March 12, 2017
Women and global issues: examining challenges for women and girls around the world. Alison speaks to Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, co-founder and executive director of the International Civil Society Action Network, about the critical role women can play in conflict zones. Khadija Arfaoui, a Tunisian peace and rights activist, and Abeer Pamuk, a Syrian humanitarian worker, discuss the situation on the ground for women in their respective countries. Liza Muringo Kimbo from the Africa Alliance of Ipas talks about how Canada's recent announcement of funding in support of women's global reproductive health and rights will help her agency deliver services throughout the world. Farah Mohamed, founder and CEO G(irls)20, speaks to Alison about the role her organization plays in cultivating female leaders through education, entrepreneurial training, and international experiences. Finally, we hear from some young women who spoke in the House of Commons, this week, as part of a special initiative for International Women's Day called "Daughters of the Vote."