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Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn travel through Africa and Asia to document the everyday struggles of women and girls who face violence, exploitation, and limited access to education. They share personal stories—from a Cambodian teen who escaped sex slavery and started a business, to an Ethiopian woman who became a surgeon after childbirth injuries, and a Zimbabwean mother who earned a doctorate in AIDS research—illustrating how individual resilience and supportive programs can transform lives. Through these narratives, the authors argue that unleashing women’s potential is both a moral imperative and an effective strategy for reducing poverty and stimulating national growth, noting that countries such as China have prospered by incorporating women into the formal economy.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Politics & Government/Public Policy
Authors: Nicholas D. Kristof
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