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Leading journalists Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn explain how the oppression of women fuels myriad problems that countries and governments must grapple with around the globe. The authors describe how societies abuse and enslave women through forced prostitution, rape, "honor killings," and lack of health care and education. They offer steps that companies, nations and citizens can take to foster human liberation and provide a solid list of organizations you can support that work every day to improve the lives of women and girls. getAbstract recommends this comprehensive report with its timeless and timely suggestions to all readers who want to know more about the problems that impede social, political and economic equality for every woman and, therefore, for every society.

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From the book: HALF THE SKY by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Copyright 2009 by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Used by arrangement with The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Random House LLC.