In CNN's Behind the Scenes series reporters share personal stories relating to investigations and reporting. In this article Arwa Damon shares the story of Iraqi women living with the consequences of torture.

"You have been beaten, pushed, kicked and blindfolded," Yanar says, describing today's Iraqi woman. "You cannot see, you cannot hear, but you are kicking back. It's not OK to be like that. You kick back and you fight for what you deserve ... you should not be turned into a prisoner."

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