VOA Our Voices 333: Women Behind Bars
According to Penal Reform International, the number of women prisoners is soaring globally, rising 50% in Asia, 24% in Africa and 19% in Central and South America. Low-level non-violent crimes amid the Covid 19 pandemic that is often linked to poverty, adultery and harsh drug policies is fueling the recent spike of female imprisonment. On this week's edition of "Our Voices," we will look at the devastating impact incarceration has on women and why they find themselves behind bars despite calls for justice and penal reforms that address gender specific concerns.
Episodes
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May 10, 2024
Our Voices 619: The bond between mother and son
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April 26, 2024
Our Voices 617: Polygamy by choice
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April 19, 2024
Our Voices 616: Autistic women on the spectrum for success
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April 12, 2024
Our Voices 615: Money and Marriage
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April 05, 2024
Our Voices 614 : Overcoming Depression