Abkhazian women, particularly those of older age, are traditionally portrayed as peacemakers, decision makers, and mediators in times of combat and conflict. The women in Abkhazia only have a marginal in number within the showground of Abkhazian politics[citation needed]. At present, Abkhazian women are more active as participants in the realm of business and in activities related to establishing organizations for women in their country.[1][2]
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Gallery
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An Abkhazian girl, 1881.
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A young Abkhazian woman, before 1899.
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An older Abkhazian woman, c. 1890s.
See also
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edit- ^ Gogoryan, Anaid. "Four women in parliament not an achievement, but a disgrace", says leading member, Abkhazia's Women Lament Under-Representation, Caucasus, CRS Issue 583, March 18, 2011, iwpr.net
- ^ Abkhazia’s Women Lament Under-Representation, Institute for War and Peace Reporting, March 18, 2011, unhcr.org (accessed on May 1, 2011)
External links
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- Association of Women of Abkhazia (AZhA), Partners in Abkhazia, c-r.org