'My Dreams Turned To Dust': Voices Of Afghan Women Banned From Studying By The Taliban

When the Taliban banned women from getting a secondary education in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of students lost access to university, a major setback for women's rights in the country. RFE/RL spoke with three women who had their studies cut short by the Taliban regime. One former student said it was the worst day of her life when her dream of becoming a surgeon was shattered.