Dr. Hawa Abdi is a Muslim women that runs a hospital in Somalia, teaches health classes and literacy, and even started a school for children. On her land of 1,300 acres, she has taken in about 90,000 people. She sounds quite amazing. She does this with the help of her two daughters, who are doctors as well. The Party of Islam decided she can't do this because of her gender. When she refused to hand over operations, the Party of Islam attacked with 750 soldiers, and seized the hospital. Somali's were outraged because she does so much good for everyone. Because of this outrage, the extremists backed down but told her that she can continue to run the hospital, but only under their direction. Dr. Hawa Abdi refused. She told them to withdraw completely, and that she also needed a written apology. She said even if they kill her, at least she will die with her dignity. Because of the bad PR and Dr. Abdi's popularity, they did back down. She also got a written apology. Now, her hospital is a bit of a wreck. But, she'll get everything back in order. Glamour- 2010 Women of The Year About Dr. Abdi in more detail at New York Times