#unfairandlovely: Women speak out against skin lightening

A social media campaign - #unfairandlovely - is working to challenge the widely-held belief in many parts of the world that fair skin is the most attractive.

"I'm considered somebody who is going to have a difficult time getting married, because I am not fair." Charusmita, a student from India, explains why many women come under pressure to lighten their skin.

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Video journalist: Helier Cheung

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