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Difret

The story of one girl who fought abduction, and the lawyers who saved her life

Justice

“Difret” means “to dare” or “courage” in the Amharic language of Ethiopia. A new film by that name tells the story of an Ethiopian girl who was kidnapped by men on horseback to enforce a “traditional” marriage. She fought back, and then had to defend her life in court. Now, thanks to Angelina Jolie, the world will see her story.

The World

Confronting gender disparity? Start with chores, these Indian teens say.

Development
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