The Sworn Virgins of Albania: The end of an ancient tradition - BBC World Service Docs, 100 Women

Only a dozen "sworn virgins" are left in the world, as an ancient Balkan tradition where women live as men dies out.

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BBC 100 Women has been invited into the private world of the remaining burrneshat. Will the loss of this community mean progress for Albania's younger generations of women?

Produced, reported and directed by Tui McLean
Cinematography, story development and edit: Derrick Evans
Executive producer: Valeria Perasso
BBC 100 Women editor: Claire Williams

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