International Organization for Women and Development, Inc.

The Meaning Behind the Statue

The statue was created for IOWD by Nigerien artist Hamadou Abdou. It represents a woman released from the agony of her fistula condition and crying out in joy for her new-found freedom.

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What's New

• Niger Government Expands Support for IOWD.
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• Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Announces Appointment of Dr. Abdoulaye Idrissa.
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• Irish Organization Forms Alliance with IOWD
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• Outreach Education Program Expands
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• President of Niger Offers Thanks to IOWD.
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• Students Raise funds for IOWD.
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• Nigerien Government Awards Medals of Honor to IOWD Directors.
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• Glamour Magazine covers the IOWD all-female team of surgeons.
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