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Sonia Narang is a multimedia journalist who covers global health, education, culture, and more. She primarily reports on the lives of women and girls, and the challenges they face around the world. Sonia’s radio and visual work also airs on PRI’s The World, and her assignments have taken her across India, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and the US. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @sonianarang.
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Generations of women across Laos have taught their daughters how to weave and create handicrafts, mostly for their own use. Now, they are becoming master artisans and entrepreneurs, making an income from centuries-old traditions.
The mining industry is having dire consequences for women in the Philippines, encroaching on their land and causing domestic conflict. Filipina activist Judith Pasimio is encouraging indigenous women to stand up for their natural resources and human rights.
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