This is a pre-release copy of a full-length documentary film by Paromita Vohra for PBS that explores how women in the United States, India, and South Africa negotiate the space between law and custom.
Amina Lemrini of WLP Morocco/L’Association Démocratique des Femmes du Maroc (ADFM) talks about ADFM's campaign to strengthen anti-violence against women laws and pass laws criminalizing sexual harassment in the workplace. Amina gives her answers in French through an English interpreter.
Asma Khader (2006) of Sisterhood is Global Institute/Jordan (SIGI/J), speaks about SIGI/J's mission, the state of NGOs in Jordan, the perception of feminism as a Western value, and the challenges that this misconception presents. Describes need for civil society laws to enable independent activity and resources (financial and expertise), and cooperation with international community.
