Girls Denied Education in Afghan Province
Locals complain that minimal resources and poor security are excluding female students.
24 Nov 17
Locals complain that minimal resources and poor security are excluding female students.
Bold initiative challenges conservative prejudices.
In remote Nuristan, ancient tradition decrees that it’s female family members who have to do the heavy lifting.
The whole concept of such shelters remains controversial in this deeply conservative country.
Without officials papers it’s impossible to vote, travel or get medical care.
The consequences of early marriage often ruin girls’ lives.
Women say they face unremitting harassment in the public sphere.
Women may wear hijab, but they refuse to be pigeonholed.
Campaigners hail progress in efforts to end ancient practice.