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'Unwanted' Indian girls given confidence boost

In some parts of India many girls are given the name 'Unwanted,' but in a unique ceremony more than 200 girls were able to change their names.

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In some parts of India, many girls are given a name that means 'unwanted'.

But more than 200 girls were able to change their names in a unique ceremony, giving them a new identity.

The ceremony is part of a project that aims to give girls self esteem and also contribute to changing the country's attitude towards women.


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