What Does Education Mean to Afghan Women?*

What Does Education Mean to Afghan Women? opens with the haunting voice of Sarah Eskandari, an Afghan girl whose dreams of becoming a doctor were shattered by the Taliban’s sweeping ban on women’s education. Hidden from view, she reflects on the chaos of August 15, 2021, when Kabul’s streets erupted in panic, and countless futures were extinguished. Sarah emphasizes that education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, her calm yet resolute voice a beacon of hope for a future where Afghan women reclaim their right to learn.