Reference :
V-P-IL-E-02970
Date :
2017
Caption :
Gaza. Ghada Zeidan, 41, staff of the ICRC mental health programme, assists a patient who is fitted with a prosthesis.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
ICRC website, "Inspiring women working to improve people’s lives", 07 March 2017
[...]
“I work for an ICRC mental health program in Gaza that focuses on amputees”, starts Ghada.
She adds; “Humanitarian work has set me free from the politics of the ongoing conflict. I help everyone who needs me, regardless of his or her religion, culture, or nationality or beliefs.
Seeing so much misery has also changed my priorities in life. I no longer exist only for my family and myself. I have a far bigger role to play, which is helping others.
My husband and children are very supportive and proud of what I do. My daughter is studying medicine and dreams of being a humanitarian worker someday too.
I am happy and proud to be a woman. Women should stop seeing themselves as victims of traditions or society. They should stand up and believe in their strengths and capabilities. They should be #boldforchange”.
[...]
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
5078x3456
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
