Shukria Barakzai
Afghan Women's Rights Advocate Survives Suicide Bombing Attack in Kabul
Shukria Barakzai, a celebrated lawmaker who ran a secret school for women under Taliban rule, survived an assassination attempt that killed three people and injured 22 others.
Hope and Fear as Afghan Women Head to the Polls
Women’s rights has featured prominently on candidates’ agendas and in campaign promises — though the real test will come after the vote.
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