Changing the World: Equal Rights for Women

October 27, 2013

In the Interview: Deputy Head of UN Women Lakshmi Puri

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Lakshmi Puri, of UN Women, talks to DW about the role of her organisation in changing the world by empowering women. The body was only established three years ago, but already operates in 85 countries around the world.

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