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World Service,2 mins

The law that grants working women a day off during their periods

Focus on Africa

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Mother's Day - That's a Zambian law that entitles working women to a day off during their periods. But the law has divided opinion with some people suggesting that it is being abused by women who just want to have extra time off. The Âé¶¹Éç's Kennedy Gondwe in Lusaka has been looking into the issue. (Photo by: BSIP/UIG via Getty Images)

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