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The funeral of Marziah Tahery. Stefanie Glinski for The National
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Fatima Khalil. Courtesy of the family
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Fresha Kohistani.
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Soraya Gul's family at home, with a picture of her framed. Courtesy of the Gul family
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Malalai Maiwand. Courtesy Enikass radio and tv
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Malala Maiwand (centre) speaks on second day of the National Media Conference on April 22, 2018. Courtesy Center for Protection of Afghan Women Journalist
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The funeral of Marziah Tahery. Stefanie Glinski for The National
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Fatima Khalil. Courtesy of the family
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Fresha Kohistani.
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Soraya Gul's family at home, with a picture of her framed. Courtesy of the Gul family
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Malalai Maiwand. Courtesy Enikass radio and tv
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Malala Maiwand (centre) speaks on second day of the National Media Conference on April 22, 2018. Courtesy Center for Protection of Afghan Women Journalist
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The funeral of Marziah Tahery. Stefanie Glinski for The National
Defiant women who paid the ultimate price to help Afghanistan
Women in Afghanistan strive to break social norms and forge a brighter future for their country
Stefanie Glinski
11 March, 2021
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