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4-03-2005  Photo Collection  
Women: taking control of their own destiny
Contrary to certain preconceived ideas, women affected by conflicts are not passive victims. They put their energy and expertise into improving their day-to-day life and strengthening their community.

© ICRC / Boris Heger / ref. er-e-00079h

In cooperation with the Association of Eritrean Women, the ICRC provided technical assistance to displaced women who built slow combustion ovens with their own hands.
In a country where deforestation is severe, this solution reduces the time women have to spend collecting wood outside the camp, considerably decreasing risks of sexual assault. Mai Wurray camp, Eritrea, 2004.





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