The risk of standing out: Sudden deaths of prominent Iraqi women raise questions

  • 6 years ago
In this edition, we head to Iraq where the sudden deaths of four well-known women is sparking fears that a campaign is underway to silence those who dare to speak out. Plus we meet Dr Suad Al-Lawati, the first female vice chair of Oman's state council. This as record numbers of women enter university and the workforce in the Gulf nation. Also what happens when both Mum and Dad are professional sailors and are competing in the same race; against each other.

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