Orange balloons by women activists cover the sky of Kirkuk

2021-11-26

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNHCR in Kirkuk with a number of women activists and representatives of NGOs has turned the blue sky of Kirkuk into orange by balloons as part of celebration of a 16-day campaign starting from Nov. 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Orange balloons by women activists cover the sky of Kirkuk — Kirkuk, November 25th 2021- A 16-day campaign starting from Nov. 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Photos: Photos by Karwan Salihi

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