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General News H3'ed 12/30/17 The Peaceful Village Where Men Are Banned
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Umoja is a peaceful and safe village in Kenya. Women run it. Men are banned.
The village comprises 50 women and 200 children. It was founded in 1990 by survivors of sexual violence and rape.
The village is self-sufficient, and protected by a wall of thorns.
And the women sure look happy!
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