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In West Bank, women use billboards to spark discussion on gender and stereotypes

Recovered from FSRN’s earlier site via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Originally published March 9, 2012.

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In the West Bank city of Ramallah, a new project aims to improve women’s rights. Organizers have erected 12 billboards throughout the city to capture residents attention and encourage reflection and discussion on gender issues and stereotypes. FSRN’s Jillian Kestler-D’Amours has more.


Ehna Min Hon, We are from Here, women's billboard project in Ramallah, West Bank