A group of women dressed in black and two children cross the most popular square of the city on May 4, 2008 in Sanaa, Yemen.

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Although History shows that women have played major roles in Yemeni society, modern day women of Yemen are subject to a society that reflects largely agrarian, tribal and patriarchal traditions and do not hold many economic, social or cultural rights. This, combined with illiteracy and economic issues has led women to continuously be deprived of their rights as citizens of Yemen.

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Location: Sanaa, Yemen
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