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Rumer, 大象传媒 director of sport Barbara Slater, forced marriage

Rumer talks about her new album and plays live in the studio. Plus the 大象传媒 director of sport Barbara Slater on what it's like to be responsible for coverage of the Olympics.

Rumer plays live in the Studio and talks about her new album which consists of tracks that were all previously recorded by men. The 大象传媒's Director of Sport, Barbara Slater tells us what it's like to be responsible for the coverage of the Olympics. Thirty-three women have been elected to serve in Libya's General National Congress - what impact will they they have on women's rights in the new Libya? Figures from the Forced Marriage Unit - a joint initiative between the Home Office and Foreign Office - show a 26% increase in young people seeking its help in the last month alone. We look at how to help the young people most at risk.
Producer Catherine Carr
Presenter Jane Garvey.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Barbara Slater

    Jane talks to the 大象传媒's Director of Sport just days before the London 2012 Olympics opens.

    Duration: 10:40

  • Aftermath of the Libyan Elections

    Jane talks to Rana Jawad, North Africa Correspondent for the 大象传媒 World Service.

    Duration: 05:20

  • Rumer

    Rumer performs live in the Woman's Hour studio

    Duration: 11:35

  • Forced marriages

    Jane talks to Aneeta Prem founder of the Freedom Charity and Ayla who fled from her forced marriage.

    Duration: 09:12

  • Women in Myth - Atalanta

    Professor Edith Hall on Classical archetypes - the first tomboy.

    Duration: 04:12

Broadcast

  • Mon 23 Jul 2012 10:00

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