REAL WOMEN, REAL ISSUES
Queen Rania of Jordan:
"I am moved by the image of a reverse domino effect in women’s empowerment. Instead of falling because of being pushed down, every woman lifts another up and passes the gift of strength on. In this way, success, breeds success. And in this way we have been making great strides in the area of women’s empowerment over the past few years locally, regionally and globally."
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AFGHANISTAN: Afghan lawmaker, Malalai Joya, a strong critic of the fundamentalists and war lords who, she says, dominate the Parliament in her native Afghanistan. She was suspended from the body last year after calling the institution a "stable or zoo." Male Parliamentarians threatened to rape her and she now lives under a death threat.
CALIFORNIA USA: Susan Cruz, a former member of MS-13, talks about how the gang is organized and attracts so many members. Mara Salvatrucha, originated in Los Angeles but has quickly spread to include member cells throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.
UNITED NATIONS, USA: MIA FARROW addresses the UN about the women and children of Darfur and the incredible torture they are being subjected to.