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Lady Cops of Afghanistan

Afghan policewomen risk being terrorised, rejected by family, killed but still struggle for an independent career

The recent peace deal between the US and Taliban has again raised the issue of women human rights in Afghanistan. Women fear they’ll lose educational and career opportunities.
Afghan policewomen are often marginalised in their families, terrorised by criminals and brutally killed. See the stories of those brave women who chose to put their life at stake to achieve an independent career.

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