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16/05/2011

Presented by Jane Garvey. Is justice influenced by the gender of a judiciary which is predominantly male?

Presented by Jane Garvey. Is justice influenced by the gender of a judiciary which is predominantly male?
Michelle Bachelet survived torture and imprisonment under Pinochet's dictatorship before going on to become President of Chile. Now in a new role as head of UN Women, she discusses how to empower women across the world. When a relationship ends, can you remain friends or is that a recipe for disaster?

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  • Michelle Bachelet

    Michelle Bachelet is former President of Chile, doctor, mother and survivor of torture and imprisonment under the Pinochet dictatorship. She talks about her role as Executive Director of UN Women.

    Duration: 15:22

  • Can you be close friends with your ex?

    How far should you take a platonic friendship with your ex-partner? The journalists Kate Mulvey and Carol Sarler share their views and experiences.

    Duration: 08:45

  • Is Justice influenced by gender?

    Only 20% of England and Wales鈥� judges. Jane discusses with Judge Plumstead and Erika Rackley, Durham University鈥檚 Law School.

    Duration: 10:24

  • Rebecca and Jeremy Front re: Woman's Hour Drama "Incredible Women"

    In next week鈥檚 Woman鈥檚 Hour drama, comic actors and writers Rebecca Front and her brother Jeremy present the lives of 5 incredible women. Rebecca plays a different part in each story.

    Duration: 06:31

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  • Mon 16 May 2011 10:00
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    Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.