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In Secret Classrooms, Afghan Girls Pursue Dreams Denied By Taliban


In Secret Classrooms, Afghan Girls Pursue Dreams Denied By Taliban
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After the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan and barred girls from attending school past the sixth grade, a few committed teachers started offering clandestine classes in private homes to help girls keep studying. Students describe the fear of being caught and the measures they take to avoid detection -- but the drive to keep learning and pursuing their dreams far outweighs the risks.

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