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200629 minPGdocumentary

1, 2, 3?

200629 minPGdocumentary

Three parts address women's issues in Afghanistan, including self-immolation, underage marriages, and legal struggles for family problems.

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Three parts address women's issues in Afghanistan, including self-immolation, underage marriages, and legal struggles for family problems.

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Alka Sadat

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Alka Sadat

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Women in Afghanistan face severe challenges. This 29-minute documentary features three segments: first, it covers women who self-immolate and the reasons behind this tragic act. Next, it addresses the issue of underage marriages. Finally, it presents women seeking legal help to resolve family disputes. Awarded for its impactful storytelling, the film offers a stark view of women's issues in contemporary Afghanistan.

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