Fresh Air, Yanar Mohammed, May 30, 2007

This edition of Fresh Air features critic John Powers discussing his experiences at the Cannes Film Festival, followed by Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed, who shares insights into her organization's efforts to combat violence against women and promote women's rights in Iraq. Mohammed's organization provides support networks and safety measures for women affected by societal issues rooted in the country's legal and cultural systems. The program explores the contrast between Iraq's historically egalitarian society and current challenges faced by women under the new constitution.