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Turkey鈥檚 Earthquake: Those Who Stayed

A year since earthquakes devastated south-eastern Turkey, much of it still lies in ruins. Our World follows the stories of women who stayed and are determined that their cities are rebuilt.

Powerful earthquakes that struck in February 2023 left south-eastern Turkey facing a devastating aftermath. A year on, hundreds of thousands have left the region, and much of it still lies in ruins. Many local people have been left homeless, schools are destroyed, and crucial agricultural work is at risk. But the women who stayed are determined that their cities are rebuilt. As they confront this challenging task, their fears rise even further when construction plans pose a threat to their livelihoods. Our World follows the stories of women over the course of a year, as their roles as mothers and activists evolve in their fight to protect their home for the generations to come.

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