Somalia suffers from decades of conflict, weak governance, and entrenched patriarchal norms, leaving women vulnerable to violence and exploitation. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is alarmingly widespread, with over 90% of Somali girls subjected to the practice.
Forced marriages, often involving minors, are common, and women lack access to education, healthcare, and justice. The absence of legal protections and pervasive poverty further compound their struggles.
Oftentimes, a lake is pink from the presence of algae that produce organic pigments that give off a pink hue. Other lakes, like the famous Lake Retba in Senegal, get their beautiful hues from a very high concentration of salt. Pink lakes can be found across all corners of the globe. Below, we look at some of the world's most noteworthy examples.