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Half the Sky: Maternal Mortality in Somaliland

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 9m 45s

This educational module adapted from the documentary series Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide follows journalist Nicholas Kristof and actress Diane Lane as they investigate the high maternal mortality rate in Somaliland and meet change maker Edna Adan.

Aired: 09/30/12 | Rating: TV-PG

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