For Afghan women, getting accepted into a university abroad is only the beginning. Leaving the country requires navigating a maze of restrictions with few ways through.
While I enjoyed reading this heart-touching story, I felt so much sorrow for the destruction of civilization by these damn wild creatures, so-called the Taliban. Unfortunately, this has been the tragic story of every Hazara man and woman in their own homeland throughout the centuries. Every Hazara in Afghanistan has experienced torture, insult, persecution, and genocide simply for demanding education and a peaceful life. The Hazara community in Afghanistan has paid a high cost for education and self-awareness, but has yet to see much success. Hopefully, the persistence and determination of such a hardworking segment of society will lead to positive change one day. Thank you for covering this story and extending your support to help such a deprived, working-class family pursue education and a peaceful life.
It's a good question, and one I tried to research. Unfortunately, all I could find was the UNESCO stat I mentioned in the article. I think it's harder to quantify the impact because there's no blanket law banning women from studying abroad? Hard to say (I'm also assuming that the Taliban doesn't keep robust data, but I could be wrong!)
I am writing to express my appreciation for your wonderful coverage of her journey. She is truly a brave and courageous individual.
I wish her the very best of luck with her education and, most importantly, in all her future endeavors.
While I enjoyed reading this heart-touching story, I felt so much sorrow for the destruction of civilization by these damn wild creatures, so-called the Taliban. Unfortunately, this has been the tragic story of every Hazara man and woman in their own homeland throughout the centuries. Every Hazara in Afghanistan has experienced torture, insult, persecution, and genocide simply for demanding education and a peaceful life. The Hazara community in Afghanistan has paid a high cost for education and self-awareness, but has yet to see much success. Hopefully, the persistence and determination of such a hardworking segment of society will lead to positive change one day. Thank you for covering this story and extending your support to help such a deprived, working-class family pursue education and a peaceful life.
Thank you, Omid. I've seen so much resilience in the Hazara community!
It's a good question, and one I tried to research. Unfortunately, all I could find was the UNESCO stat I mentioned in the article. I think it's harder to quantify the impact because there's no blanket law banning women from studying abroad? Hard to say (I'm also assuming that the Taliban doesn't keep robust data, but I could be wrong!)