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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 / Benoît Schaeffer / ref. iq-e-00204h

Midwives, nurses, health care assistants… Almost anywhere in the world, women take care of the sick and wounded, but do not always receive social recognition for their work.
In times of war, women are often solely responsible for keeping medical services going. They sometimes take great risks just in getting to work. Baqouba Hospital, Iraq, 2003.





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