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Afghans May Vote, But Women's Rights Remain Elusive

By Deepali Gaur Singh, RH Reality Check, Asia

August 25, 2009 - 7:00am

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The Taliban succeeded in pushing back women's rights by centuries. But eight years of international presence in Afghanistan have not improved women's prospects by much if at all.

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VIDEO: Africa's First Female President Visits The Daily Show

By Elisabeth Garber-Paul, RH Reality Check

April 23, 2009 - 2:17pm

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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the “Iron Lady” of Liberia, made a visit to Jon Stewart’s show this week to promote her new book, This Child Will Be Great, a memoir about her life of abuse, imprisonment, and ultimately her role as the first female president in Africa.

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