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Woman's Hour

Sexual abuse and the elderly; Child labour; How long should you wait before marriage; Natalie Williams.

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Sexual violence against older women is ignored or unreported according to new research carried out in Australia. Researchers says there's an 'enormous silence' around the topic because there is a belief that older women are 'asexual' and unlikely to be assaulted. An organisation that helps families dealing with this in the Uk says it reflects a similar picture here.

We discuss new legislation passed in Bolivia last week, making it legal for children to work from the age of 10. Supporters of the move say it will ensure better regulation and safeguards for child workers. But human rights advocates argue that the law is a step backwards in the fight to eradicate child labour around the world.

Media celebrity and singer Cheryl Cole recently announced she'd secretly married after meeting her new husband just three months previously. Is marrying very quickly automatically riskier, and if it is, how long should you wait before you get married ?

And the soul singer Natalie Williams joins Jenni for a live performance. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Producer:
Cecile Wright

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