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A female staff of the Sindh Rescue 1122 handles calls at 1122 headquarters in Karachi, Pakistan, 02 October 2024. In a big step for women's representation in Pakistan, about 20 women firefighters have joined the Rescue 1122 service in Karachi, a historic moment in a field that has mostly been dominated by men. These women have participated in numerous firefighting operations since their induction. The Rescue 1122 service now includes 72 women actively involved in various emergency response tasks, showcasing that women can excel in challenging roles traditionally held by men. These trailblazing women encourage more females to join the firefighting profession, emphasizing that “what men can do, women can also do”. (Photo by Shahzaib Akber/EPA/EFE)
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