Vandana Shiva Quotes

Population control is not an issue involving contraceptives for third world women. It is an issue of ecological justice.

Vandana Shiva

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• Population control is not an issue involving contraceptives for third world women. It is an issue of ecological justice.

  

  Vandana Shiva
  • World
  • Women
  • Control