A female-run clinic in Afghanistan is providing free, life-changing surgery to women suffering from fistula.

A female-run clinic in Afghanistan is providing free, life-changing surgery to women suffering from fistula.

The main place of worship and a communal canteen are both a stronghold and refuge for a community facing extinction.

Pursuing her dreams has brought Niloofar Rahmani more trouble than she imagined, but she’s determined to succeed.

Already disadvantaged by their gender, the specific needs that Afghan females face when displaced must be addressed.
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