Being a woman in Somalia is extremely diffucult. It is one of the most dangerous places to live in if you are a woman. It is, not only because of the constant war, but also because of the lack of medical assistance and violence. In fact, the greater risk a woman can take is to get pregnant. The risk of dying from maternal causes there is 1 in 14. Apart from this they also face the risk of beung shoot, raped and the practice of genital mutilation. These are somo of the reason why being a woman in Somalia is painful.