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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 / Jon Björgvinsson / ref. ge-e-00120h

Guli Kichba, President of the Mothers of Abkhazia for Peace and Social Justice, places flowers next to her missing son’s name.
“When we inaugurated the war victims' memorial, most mothers did not want their sons’ names to appear on the list of the dead. We hope our sons are alive somewhere, or at least that their remains are found so that we can start the grieving process. A mother does not give up on her child.” Abkhazia, 2004.





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