In Syria, Joweher owned three apartments that she rented out, and she lived comfortably, in Ghouta el Sharqiya, near Damascus. Two years ago, shelling destroyed her house.
(Photo by UNHCR/Sara Hoibak) Photo used under CC BY
In Herat, Afghanistan, women line up to collect bags of split chick pea, wheat, and cooking oil being distributed by the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
(Photo by UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein) Photo used under CC BY