Even the Taliban could not kill my dream
When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a journalist. I loved learning, reading and writing stories.
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Essays, reflections and reporting from Afghan students writing about education, identity, technology, mental health, and life under restriction.
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A place to write what life feels like.
These pieces are written by young Afghans reflecting on their education, ambitions, communities and the realities shaping their daily lives.
The writing here is personal. The voices belong to the students themselves.
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Technology, access, rights and the changing realities of life across Afghanistan.
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Concerns raised over increasing AI use in Afghanistan
The increase in Artificial Intelligence use in various sectors has sparked growing concerns.
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Growing restrictions on women limit access to essential services across Afghanistan
Women across Afghanistan are being denied access to basic services simply because of what they are wearing.
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Special Report: Criminalizing Family Visits — A New Layer of Restrictions on Afghan Women
A look at a new wave of restrictions affecting Afghan women and their families.
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Afghanistan has a huge battle against climate change as one of the world’s most polluted countries
AI may be increasingly used in newsrooms but it cannot replace journalists
Learning under gender apartheid: How Afghan girls are defying the Taliban’s education ban
Women in Afghan media continue brave mission to keep our stories alive
Afghan teenager urges for better social media use among peers
Overthinking and mental health: Changing negative feelings into positive thoughts
From silence to strength: How LEARN Afghan reminded me I still mattered
Afghan girls show remarkable resilience in fighting for a just and prosperous Afghanistan
How LEARN Afghan lit a candle of hope at a time of complete darkness
Afghan girls remain hopeful for brighter, more secure futures
Our classrooms have been taken away but Afghan girls are unstoppable
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