Editor’s Note: This narrative was written by a 14-year-old Afghan girl living under the education ban. It appears with only minor edits for grammar and clarity. I am a brave, courageous, beautiful, and modest Afghan girl, but with a broken heart and broken wings. With high hopes and many wishes Read more…
A few years ago, we told you about Z. Here is what we said: Z. is 17 years old. She is smart, with a vibrant hungry mind. She was among the top students in her class. However, not long after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, school doors Read more…
Editor’s note: To protect her identity, we use the letter “B” to refer to the author of the following post. The essay appears with almost no edits to preserve the author’s voice. When the internet ban was announced, she asked, “What if these doves reach the ground?” Hello. I am Read more…