Fatima Deader

Fatima Deader is a 23-year-old woman from the Gujjar community in Jammu and Kashmir who gave birth alone in a damp canvas tent during a long trek through the Pir Panjal mountains. As she traveled with her family, she experienced labor pains far from any medical assistance, relying solely on her mother and a midwife for support. Her story highlights the challenges faced by nomadic women in accessing maternal healthcare.