The street art campaign "Just Because I Am a Woman" displays pictures of celebrities like Mrs. Obama, Clinton, and Merkel with bruises on their faces.

Italian artist AleXsandro Palombo, 45, the owner of this street art piece, wants to adopt posters to "reflect the plight of millions of women around the world for the purpose of denouncing, raising awareness." and get real feedback from organizations and governments. "

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Street art exhibition Just because I'm a woman in Italy Photo: AFP.

Besides pictures of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former US first lady Michelle Obama, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, other prominent women in the campaign include Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, first lady Brigitte Macron, US Democratic congressman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and head of Indian opposition Sonia Gandhi.

Palombo's artist media department said on January 17 that violence against women is a global problem, affecting everyone, regardless of race, class or religion.

Below the posters were the words "I am a victim of domestic violence. I am less paid. I have no right to dress as I want. I cannot choose the person I want to get married to. I rape ".

Palombo is known for its many works of art to raise awareness about social and cultural issues. He has organized many other popular campaigns such as "Disabled Disney Princess" or "The Simpsons to Auschwitz".