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05/08/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Jean Kwok on her novel Girl in Translation, the attraction of a career as a park ranger, and what is the reality for women's rights in Afghanistan?

Presented by Jenni Murray. What is the reality for women's rights in Afghanistan now that a date for an exit strategy has been set? Jean Kwok talks about her novel 'Girl in Translation', which is based on her own experience of being a child sweatshop worker in New York. The increasing number of women being attracted to a career as a Park Ranger. And, the role of a forensic physician is crucial to getting a conviction for rape. But how good is the quality of care? And who should be responsible for the service?

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  • Leaving Afghanistan

    How will women鈥檚 rights be affected when troops leave Afghanistan? Jenni is joined by Sue Turrell, Director of WOMANKIND Worldwide and by the journalist and human rights activist Horia Mosadeq.

    Duration: 12:09

  • Girl in Translation - Jean Kwok

    Girl in Translation is the first novel by Chinese-American author Jean Kwok. Jenni talks to Jean about belonging, learning, poverty and escape.

    Duration: 09:35

  • Park Rangers

    Caz Graham joins two Park Rangers at work in the Hareshaw Gorge, a site of special scientific interest in the Northumberland National Park.

    Duration: 11:04

  • Forensic Physicians

    Dr Michael Wilks, Deputy-Chairman of the BMA鈥檚 Forensic Medicine Committee and Dave Whatton, chief constable with special responsibility for rape and sexual assault from ACPO.

    Duration: 09:02

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  • Thu 5 Aug 2010 10:00
    成人快手 Radio 4

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