Sahar from the PWDSA v2
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Top photo: Sahar, a humanitarian worker and head of the Palestinian Development Women Studies Association (PWDSA), returns to the organisation’s office in Gaza City, which has been completely destroyed. Wattan Media Network/ActionAid. Other photos: Young grassroots campaigners in Volta, Ghana. Photo credit: Misper Apawu.

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