Silent Tears: Portraits of Strong Women

Their journey was frequently filled with hardship. The Silent Tears photo exhibition raises awareness of the plight of women with disabilities. Sharing their stories serves as a symbol of their empowerment. Listen to what the women have to say.

Attention! The following pictures and audio files may be disturbing! They address acts of violence against women.

Eugenics: Simone's Story (Australia)

Zwei Hände auf einer nassen Glasscheibe, dahinter die Silhouette einer Frau. Auf der Scheibe spiegelt sich ein Fenster. Ein Lichtschein wirft den Schatten der Frau auf die Scheibe.

Simone is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears project.

Listen to the audio version of Simone's experiences now!

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Invalid Tears: Vicki's Story (Australia)

Gesicht einer Frau mit geschlossenen Augen hinter einer Glasscheibe voller Tropfen.

Vicki is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Vicki's experiences now!

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The Butcher: Carolyn's Story (Australia)

Eine Frau mit aufgrissenen Augen und offenem Mund in OP-Kleidung schaut durch eine Narkosemaske vor ihrem Gesicht.

Carolyn is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Carolyn's experiences now!

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Resilience: Mona's Story (Canada)

Gesicht einer älteren, indigenen Frau. Sie blickt ernst und runzelt die Stirn, eine Träne läuft ihr die Wange herunter.

Mona is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its most diverse forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Mona's experiences now!

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Tears of the Soul: Irlanda's Story (Ecuador)

Gesicht einer Frau aus Lateinamerika hinter einer Glasscheibe, an die sie mit der Hand fasst

Irlanda is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Irlanda's experiences now!

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Scream: Sara's Story (Germany)

Eine Frau steht frontal hinter einer Glasscheibe voller Wassertropfen. Sie hält sich mit beiden Händen den Kopf und schreit mit weit geöffnetem Mund.

Sara is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Sara's experiences now!

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Radio: Andrea's Story (Guatemala)

Lächelnde Frau im Profil vor einer Glasscheibe voller Wassertropfen

Andrea is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Andrea's experiences now!

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Acid: Kavita's Story (India)

Frau mit Tuch Kopf und Gesicht, das nur ihre Augen freilässt

Kavita is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Kavita's experiences now!

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Marriage: Syafrina's Story (Indonesia)

Eine Frau mit gelbem Kopftuch vor einem nassen Spiegel. Ihr Gesicht ist im Spiegel zu sehen.

Syafrina is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Syafrina's experiences now!

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Rape: Emanuella's Story (Italy)

Frauengesicht hinter einer Folie. Es ist unklar, ob sie ihr Gesicht leicht in die Folie drückt oder ob die Folie auf ihr Gesicht gedrückt wird.

Emanuella is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Emanuella's experiences now!

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A Thousand Tears: Adame's Story (Mali)

Eine Frau hinter einer Scheibe voller Wassertropfen hat ihre Hand auf die Scheibe gelet.

Adame is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Adame's experiences now!

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Salt: Naila's Story (Pakistan)

Eine Frau mit langem, dunklem Haar legt ihre Hände auf eine nasse Scheibe, hinter der sie steht.

Naila is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Naila's experiences now!

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Only Skin: Claudia's Story (South Africa)

Gesicht einer hellhäutigen afrikanischen Frau hinter einer Strukturglasscheibe

Claudia is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Claudia's experiences now!

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Barrier Free: The story of women from West Africa

Drei Frauen sitzen hintereinander. Die Vorderste legt ihren Kopf auf ihren Arm ab, die zweite stützt ihren Kopf auf der rechten Hand auf. Dahinter ist das Gesicht einer dritten Frau zu erkennen. Ihre Gesichter sind unscharf, sie befinden sich hinter einer nassen Glasscheibe.

These women are among the 24 who have experienced and survived violence in its most diverse forms. They share their stories with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of the experiences of the women from West Africa now!

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Never Give Up: Ummul's Story (India)

Eine junge Frau schaut aus einem Fenster

Ummul is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Ummul's experiences now!

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Rain: Roslyn's Story (South Africa)

Eine Frau sitzt mit einer Fernbedienung in der Hand auf einem Sofa.

Roslyn is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Roslyn's experiences now!

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Thin Skin Thick: Carly's Story (Australia)

Carly is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Carly's experiences now!

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Free Hugs: Irma's Story (Guatemala)

Irma is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Irma's experiences now!

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Still Dancing: Jacky's Story (Guatemala)

Jacky is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

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Hope: Ngatinem's Story (Indonesia)

Ngatinem is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Ngatinem's experiences now!

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Rites: Harti's Story (Indonesia)

Harti is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Harti's experiences now!

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Transcend: Amao's Story (Australia)

Amao is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

Listen to the audio version of Amao's experiences now!

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Without Consent: Lesley's Story (Australia)

Lesley is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

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Love: Love's Story (South Africa)

Love is one of 24 women who have experienced and survived violence in its various forms. She shares her story with us as part of the Silent Tears exhibition.

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Supported by ENGAGEMENT GLOBAL with funds from the Germany Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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