In 1990, Rebecca Lolosoli of the Samburu tribe in Kenya founded Umoja village, a women-only society that has grown into a successful matriarchal society. The community has become a safe haven for women fleeing domestic abuse, genital mutilation and forced marriage.
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Lead Photo: Two women hold hands during a tribal dance in Malindi, Kenya. By Ethan McArthur.
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