The She Speaks We Hear Podcast
Episode 19: The forgotten women of Afghanistan with Peymana Assad & Sveto Ishoq
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Most of the narrative around Afghanistan is politically charged, especially regarding women's rights. But how often do we get to hear from Afghan women themselves?
In this special episode, Sharmeen interviews Councillor Peymana Assad and Afghan women’s rights activist Sveto Muhammad Ishoq who explain what is really going on in Afghanistan.
What is everyday life like for Afghan girls and women?
Sveto, who was brought up in Afghanistan and left in 2021 when US troops left, talks about her experiences and why she is campaigning for women's rights and freedom. Peymana, also a former refugee explains the limitations of the Afghanistan Resettlement Scheme.
They also talk bout the realities of what life is like for Afghan refugees in the UK and the support they are seeking from the British government. They also talk about practical solutions and ways in which people can help.
The Taliban has recently outlawed higher education for women in most of the country — this is one episode you cannot miss.
To find out more about the march discussed in the episode go to https://marchforafghanwomenandgirls.com/
Contact Peymana Assad: @peymasad
Contact Sveto Muhammad Ishoq: @sveto_ishoq
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