Afghan Women Going Places
Female interest in driving is steadily increasing, despite prejudice and opposition.
14 Oct 16
Female interest in driving is steadily increasing, despite prejudice and opposition.
Despite the danger, it was impossible to leave everything behind.
Women struggle to overcome ignorant attitudes and prejudice.
Officials say this reflects wider issues of gender inequality.
Relentless daily harassment means many are forced to leave education early.
It’s too late for the 2016 Olympics, but hope remains that the sport will be officially accepted.
The case was so extreme that it led to a public outcry.
Numbers of female officers have grown, despite social prejudice.
Women are being prevented from pursuing careers in journalism.