Inside the last matriarchy in Europe

Described as the last matriarchal society in Europe, the women on the Estonian islands of Kihnu and Manija are in charge of everything on the island.

But as Anne Helene Gjelstad documents in her photography book, the younger generation is moving away from the islands, putting this unique culture and identity at risk of getting wiped out.

Video by Anders Jørgensen

Senior Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh

9 November 2023