her life - born as a muslim

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited - her life - born as a muslim

OMAN | Monday, 14 January 2013 | Views [333]

A young lady from Syria appreciates quiet and peaceful moment at courtyard of Nizwa Fort, Oman. Women can hardly be seen alone on streets here. Adjusting to a new life in more restricted country and dealing with a feeling of isolation is her own fight.

A woman in black Abaya walks in Wadi in Nizwa, Oman. This small village surrounded by dynamic landscape of Wadi is where she has spent whole her life. Life for a mother of 3 is fairly quiet but peaceful. Visiting her relatives has become more frequent routine after her husband death

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Female students at a technical college in Nizwa, Oman. In this male dominating culture, women's role is still undervalued in many ways. However more women want better education, career and independence. Their hope and ambition hidden under black Abaya will encourage more women to pursue their dreams and change the country's future.

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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited - her life - born as a muslim

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