Algerian women push for rights at soccer tournament
Algeria’s Amazigh women strike for their rights
Locator: Sahel, Algeria
Women from the village of Sahel
took part in a soccer match
to raise awareness about women's rights
(SOUNDBITE) (French) CHIEF OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SAHEL WOMEN, FADILA BEKKOUCHE, SAYING:
"I consider this match to be a fruitful tree, because it has many benefits, it breaks taboos, it encourages competitive spirit, integrates women into sport, which is good for their health and emotional well-being - and of course it pushes women to set goals. There is a lot for women to achieve, just as much as men, maybe even more than men."