THE FEMININE FACES OF CHALLENGES FOR RIGHTS, JUSTICE – In this volatile and complex world, it is not easy to actually see women in remote rural areas, villages, camps, courageously dealing with personal and family issues, basic needs, health, violence, inequality. Traditions and culture may rule, and yet seem invisible to the outside world. These women are our sisters in the movement to achieve more rights and equality. They may not even know about the Sustainable Development Goals, the new apps, laws and documentation that can significantly affect their lives. But they persevere, on the front lines of women’s determination and commitment.  WUNRN

Below is a UNFPA Slide Slow of a woman leader against the serious effort to end Female Genital Mutilation in rural Upper Egypt. Upper Egypt is between the Cataracts of the Nile above modern-day Aswan (Dam), downriver (northwards) to the area between Dahshur and El-Ayait, which is south of modern-day Cairo.

Fighting to End Female Genital Mutilation in Upper Egypt – Slide Show

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18 July 2016 – UNFPA – Hoda Hamed welcomes people into her home in Upper Egypt. She is a leader in convincing people to abandon female genital mutilation (FGM). © UNFPA Egypt/Sima