Compiled by the International Committee of the Red Cross, this exhibition provides an insight into how wars around the world and their aftermath continue to affect women. Photographs from countries including Timor-Leste, Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sudan, reveal that women experience wars in a myriad of ways, through displacement, sexual violence, lack of access to food and vital medical care, loss of contact with loved ones, and as detainees and fighters. This exhibition is also a reminder that women are protected in

ICRC/Boris Heger. Displaced: a family recently arrived in the internally displaced persons camp in Gereida, Sudan.

Date:       5 - 8 March, 2009.
When:      Thurs 5/Fri 6  10am - 5pm
               Sat 7  12 - 5pm
               Sun 8  12 - 6pm
Where:    Showcase Gallery, Central TAFE
               12 Aberdeen St
               Northbridge, WA
Phone:     08 9427 1318
Entry:      Free

ICRC/Boris Heger. International Humanitarian Law: Female combatants are taught about International Humanitarian Law in Colombia.

ICRC/Jessica Barry. Support and Dignity: a Syrian bride greets family during her ICRC-organised wedding at the Demarcation Line with the Golan Heights.

Women and War is proudly supported by

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