Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Dare to educate Afghan girls

The narrator shares her journey from secret schooling under Taliban rule to becoming a college graduate and advocate for girls' education in Afghanistan. Her family's commitment to education, despite risks, played a crucial role. She co-founded SOLA, a boarding school for girls, and highlights the importance of male support in a patriarchal society. Despite challenges, she sees hope and potential for lasting change in Afghanistan.

What significant event made the narrator's father very happy?

Describe the challenges faced by the narrator and her sister while trying to get an education.

How did the narrator's grandfather influence her mother's education?

What was the narrator's father's perspective on education during the Taliban years?

What does the narrator mean by saying that behind most of us who succeed is a father who recognizes the value in his daughter?

What are the current statistics regarding girls' education in Afghanistan as mentioned in the text?

How does the narrator view the future of education for girls in Afghanistan?