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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMeet Razia Jan, Afghan heroine.
If Afghanistan ever does become anything more than a backward rockpile, it will be through the efforts of women like her.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/02/world/meast/cnnheroes-jan-afghan-school/index.html?hpt=wo_t2
and check out http://www.raziasrayofhope.org/
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Meet Razia Jan, Afghan heroine. (Original Post)
Brigid
Aug 2012
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PDJane
(10,103 posts)1. And I hope the women manage to start the process,
Because the men won't. They have too much to lose.
This woman deserves all the respect and support that can be given.
al bupp
(2,197 posts)2. This woman, ma'am, is, beyond doubt, a true heroine
I wish I could give this thread 10 recs.
Brigid
(17,621 posts)3. She defines the word "awesome."
I found this while looking for something else. You find the best stuff that way.
burrowowl
(17,653 posts)4. She is a Great Person!
EvolveOrConvolve
(6,452 posts)5. A real heroine
I fear for her future safety.