Location: Gaza City/ Gaza Strip Photographer: Abed Zakkout / ICRC She invites the women in her area to come work at her bakery. “I suffered from unemployment for a long time. I want to create job opportunities for other women like myself. With support and encouragement, women can work miracles,” says Ruba. Location: Gaza City/ Gaza Strip Photographer: Abed Zakkout / ICRC
Naela Abu Jibba – Taxi driver “During the pandemic, public transport has been disrupted as a preventive measure. As it has become difficult for Gazans in general, and women in particular, to move from one place to another, I decided to help. I started using my private car as a taxi,” says Naela, 39, a taxi driver who transports women and children only.