Cecilia (women are heroes #1) by GiMi53
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Picture taken last Saturday in Brussels (rue de l’Evêque)
Cecilia, 31 years old, Liberia.
« I was 15 years old. It was in 1992, and the war was raging in my country, Liberia. That evening, my mother sent me to do some trading in the street. The curfew was in force and no one was going out at such a late hour. A soldier caught me, and took me to the bush with six or seven other girls. He ordered me into a little room and told me to get undressed and lie down on the bed. He was armed; I was terrified.... He pushed me down and raped me. I didn’t even manage to clear up the flow of blood, I was in so much pain. I didn’t say anything to my mother.
I consider myself strong. I’ve had three children and I’ve managed to get a little business going. My children go to school and I manage to feed them every day. I put money to one side for them, and for building a house one day. »
"Women are heroes“ proclaim Médecins sans frontières (MSF) and the activist JR on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
JR has visitedSierra Leone, Liberia, Southern Soudan and Kenya, returning with striking portraits of women taken with the help of his 28 millimetre lens.
He wants to share their stories, first by exhibiting them in their country of origin, then in the framework of spectacular exhibitions hosted in several cities throughout the world.
As from 8th March 2008, the faces and expressions of eight women are splashed accross the walls of Brussels. Their gigantic portraits will make their presence felt in the streets of the town centre reflecting how vital their role is in the daily routinesof their countries...
See further on www.womenareheroes.be
Thank you for your comments on my previous upload :
"Nantimont"
"Nantimont"
Comments (28)
Apophis906
wow thats something.
OnceUponAtime
Strong pict and strong words as well...I fully agree with you ...Women are heroes... As each human being, hope one day we will not have to celebrate "women's day" (understand what I mean?)
rainbows
A strong picture, dear Michel, so much pain to think about. One day will we have peace when all can live in together in harmony. I hope with all my heart we do. Diane.
jeroni
interesante imagen para celebrar el 8 de marzo
awjay
very strong image
timtripp
marvelous image! one of my favs
durleybeachbum
Superb! I shall investigate the link!
artaddict2
Powerful message, excellent shot.
mizoli
Fantastic image!
G_Mansco
Powerfull photography and stong words. Goes to my favs right now ;O) (thanks for the link)
sintoock
EXCELLENT!
drag
Very well composed with that large photo of a strong women beside these large cranes building a strong building for the future.
amlondono
Powerful image and message ! Excellent ...! Ana
Janiss
Encore une image symbolique en hommage à une femme qui le mérite tellement... aux femmes que nous sommes également! Il est tellement rare que des Hommes pensent à nous... un cliché fort pour illuster celà, bravo Michel et zibous!
Joko-Style
very cool shot!
MrsLubner
Absolutely fabulous.
ledwolorz
Excellent image.
delaorden_ojeda
Wonderful words Michel on this excelent capture, bravo my friend !!
stolta
Wow, very big photo great shot!
thevolunteer
They say, men can never endure the pains women go through in life. I believe that. All our lives, we women have had to endure much hardships. But, life goes on. It has to. A great tribute to the women around the world. Aloha
jocko500
some story . is it the story of the lady in the painting you took the shot of? very good shot too
GiMi53
my next upload in this series :
"Hawa (women are heroes #2)"
JaneEden
This picture and your intro sends us a powerful message, how much pain and sadness in this world, I feel so sad for this woman and also amazed that she is strong and carried on nevertheless, and inspiration to us all!! I will go to the link - hugs Jane xx
amirapsp
Fantastic and amazing work.
bebert
ça c'est du poster :))) excellent !!
mtc
Bravo pour cette superbe perspective. 5+++
olivier158
;o) cher Michel, c'est marrant, je viens de m'apercevoir que nous avions fait approximativement la même photo ;o) ... J'aime beaucoup les couleurs dans la tienne .... !
GiMi53
Indeed, Olivier, we have taken very similar shots at the same place :
" HA ! What a bazaar !!!" I like very much your B&W image ! 