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Youth and agriculture: Young Bedouin women can become key actors in their communities

Born in a rural Bedouin community in North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, Yasmina Atta grew up in a culture that heavily restricts the roles of women. Undeterred by this oppression, she started to support young women in claiming their rights and becoming relevant economic and political actors.

Born in a rural Bedouin community in North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, Yasmina Atta grew up in a culture that heavily restricts the roles of women. Undeterred by this oppression, she started to support young women in claiming their rights and becoming relevant economic and political actors.

Title of publication: Farming Matters: Youth and agriculture: Young Bedouin women can become key actors in their communities
Volume: 31
Issue: 4
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Page range: 17
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Author: Yasmina Atta
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Organization: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
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Year: 2015
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Country/ies: Egypt
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Magazine article
Content language: English
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