Selman Brahim has been living as a man for 40 years after the family’s eldest son died. In the Albanian tradition of the Avowed Virgin (‘Virgjineshe’ or ‘Sworn Virgins’), authorised by the Kanun of Lek (an ancient system of laws) she/he now leads the family as a man. She/he is seen here with her sister’s grandchild and a picture of him/her as a younger person. Lepurush Village near Skhoder, Northern Albania
