The document discusses the use of women in war and as suicide bombers in various conflicts. It provides quotes from those involved in armed rebel groups in Sierra Leone discussing their roles and motivations. It also shares the stories and backgrounds of several women who carried out suicide bombings, and discusses the complex reasons why women may take on such roles, including to protect family or avenge loved ones, though their actions are ultimately designed and controlled by male leaders. The document examines how women fighters and suicide bombers are perceived and their stories explored differently than men who carry out similar acts.