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In the Islamic state of Mauritania, women who have been raped often end up in prison. About 60 percent of women who come forward with allegations of sexual violence are accused of Zina, or a crime against morality. It is therefore unsurprising that most choose to remain silent. Fatima M'Baye, the first female lawyer in Mauritania, is part of the movement to blunt the harsher aspects of Sharia, and also help women overturn their convictions.

UNICEF: Modern Birthing Practices Make Kyrgyzstan ‘Baby Friendly’

Investments in new equipment and modern birthing techniques are helping Kyrgyzstan adopt more child-friendly standards in its hospitals and tackle the country’s high maternal mortality rate.

UNICEF: Poverty Drives Kenyan Girls into Sex Work

Along the Kenyan coast, the sexual exploitation of children and sex tourism is widely accepted. Many girls see it as an easy way to earn money and, for those from poor households, as a ticket out of poverty. The World Congress Against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children promotes international cooperation for more effective action on sexual exploitation.

Out of the Field and into the Classroom: Educating Girls in the Developing World

Since 2000, Room to Read has supported 10,000 girls across eight countries in Asia and Africa with an education through secondary school. The multiplier effect of this education will impact not only these girls but also their families and communities for generations to come. This is just one story among thousands.

Amra Shakti: We Are All Powerful

The Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, BRAC, educates women about their rights and empowers them to take control of their destinies. See what happens when a group of women come together to seek equality.

Women Empowered: Learning to Lead

Filmmaker Phil Borges travels to India to learn about an innovative education program called Udaan. It targets girls who missed out on education earlier in their lives. They not only master skills, but also find their voices and prepare to become leaders in their communities and nation.

Black Woman Sets Example for Young Winemakers in South Africa

Ntsiki is a rising star in South African wine, winning Woman Winemaker of Year in 2009. Her presence as a successful black woman is a new horizon in the traditionally white, male winemaking industry.

Bio-Briquette: An Alternative Source of Energy

In the past, villagers in rural Nepal were forced to burn firewood as their main energy source, leading to deforestation and health issues for women who constantly breathed in the smoke. Beehive bio briquettes are an alternative energy source that cost almost nothing to make, are smoke free, and are created from biomass that doesn't necessitate felling trees. See how this Nepalese community is being transformed through making, using, and selling bio briquettes.

UNRWA Helps Palestinian Women Entrepreneurs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA, provides food rations and basic services for some 27,000 Palestinians in Gaza refugee camp in Jordan. A new microcredit project, sponsored by UNRWA, seeks to create financial independence for women and break the cycle of poverty.

Community Enterprise In India

The Gram Mooligai Company Limited in India is owned entirely by rural villagers who gather and cultivate medicinal plants. Their work promotes sustainable harvesting and ensures community benefits.

Stepping Out of the Shadows: Aravanis in India

There is a long recorded history of transgender people in India, yet they have been harshly discriminated against since the days of British rule. Today, there are a significant number of people born with male bodies but who identify as female. Aunt Noori, undaunted by stigma, has emerged as a leading figure in India's fight against HIV/AIDS.

Because I Dare

Women in Ethiopia are being trained to make cobblestones, a profession that gives them regular income and financial independence, allowing them to raise their families and send their children to school.

Earth Focus: India's Sanitation Solutions

Lack of toilets is a serious problem in India. Human excrement pollutes fields and rivers, causing disease and even death. But the Sulabh Sanitation Movement is helping to change that, with cheap, eco-friendly solutions that already benefit more than 10 million people every day.

Goats: A Gift in Action Helping Women in East Africa

A centuries-old local tradition of giving livestock to families in need is being used today to empower women of the Gutu Dobi village of southern Ethiopia. The gift of a goat can significantly help a woman as the traditional head of household: Goats reproduce quickly and make milk that will nourish families.

Women Empowered: Vigilantes de la Vida

Sometimes improving healthcare isn't simply a matter of building new hospitals or training more doctors. Filmmaker Phil Borges travels to the southern Peru, to learn about how local people are working with medical professionals to make pregnancy and childbirth safer for everyone.

Women Empowered: Strength in Numbers

Small village banks aren't just helping Africans to save money and invest in their communities, they also empower women and help families break the cycle of poverty. This film profiles two microcredit success stories from Malawi.