Preview

Senegal Women Gold Mining -- USAGM

Please log in to download this media. Not registered? Register now!
Metadata
  • Senegal Women Gold Mining -- USAGM
  • November 23, 2022
  • Content Type Package
  • Language English
  • Transcript/Script English See add media
  • Transcript/Script See add media
  • NewsML Media Topics Labour, Economy, Business and Finance
  • Topic Tags Gold mining
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date November 23, 2022 17:41 EST
  • Description English Gold mining in Senegal plays a key role in the country’s economy, but the chemicals used for processing are harming the environment and the health of the miners. Women make up half the miners and often carry their children with them, causing both to suffer the health consequences. Annika Hammerschlag reports from Kedougou, Senegal.
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
Frames
Related records
Additional media