I was kidnapped in the pitch black by Kalashnikov-wielding rebels who'd murdered two charity workers just weeks before - but these simple few words saved my life: PATRICIA PARKER. Meet the incredible winners of this year's Inspirational Women Awards

Patricia Parker was kidnapped by rebels armed with Kalashnikovs who had recently killed two charity workers, but her survival was attributed to specific words she used. She is recognized as an Inspirational Women Awards winner.