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20236 minPGdoc-short

Gender Equality Civil Rights

Shadows

20236 minPGdoc-short

Mary, a young Afghan woman in Kabul, fights for women's rights through journalism.

Gender Equality Civil Rights

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Shadows

2023• 6 minPG

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Mary, a young Afghan woman in Kabul, fights for women's rights through journalism.

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Mary, a beautiful young Afghan woman, lives in Kabul and was born during the war. Growing up amidst conflict, she aspires to become a doctor but faces discrimination at Kabul university, leading her to leave after one term. Determined to make a difference, Mary shifts her focus to journalism, aiming to document the suppressed lives of women in Afghanistan. Her story highlights the deep gender divisions within Afghan society and the challenges faced by women seeking education and empowerment.

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