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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."