Wilson Center Experts
Hassina Sherjan
Affiliation:
Founder and CEO, Aid Afghanistan for Education, and owner and CEO, Boumi Company
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When America Leaves: Protecting Women and Girls in Afghanistan through Education
October 19, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:00am
Sherjan talks about her decades of work ensuring the education of women and girls in Afghanistan, including under the Taliban regime when she ran underground schools. She also discusses the serious challenges that remain in educating women and girls and explains how Americans can protect their investment in the country by continuing to advance educational opportunities for all Afghans.
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When America Leaves: Protecting Women and Girls in Afghanistan through Education
October 19, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:00am
Sherjan talks about her decades of work ensuring the education of women and girls in Afghanistan, including under the Taliban regime when she ran underground schools. She also discusses the serious challenges that remain in educating women and girls and explains how Americans can protect their investment in the country by continuing to advance educational opportunities for all Afghans.