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A quarter of the candidates in next week's Jordanian elections are women, but they face an uphill battle. Only six women are now in parliament, and the handful that served, such as liberal lawmaker Toujan Faisal, say they face intimidation and lack of respect in conservative, tribal-dominated Jordan.
To read the full article, please visit the Associated Press' Website
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A quarter of the candidates in next week's Jordanian elections are women, but they face an uphill battle. Only six women are now in parliament, and the handful that served, such as liberal lawmaker Toujan Faisal, say they face intimidation and lack of respect in conservative, tribal-dominated Jordan.
To read the full article, please visit the Associated Press' Website
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