Empowerment Through Education: Afghan Women's Struggle for Equality

The chapter delves into the battle against illiteracy among Afghan women and the significance of literacy in advocating for equal rights within families and workplaces. It explores the efforts of Soviet advisors in spreading their message to rural areas and engaging local women in seminars during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. The narrative also follows the experiences of Afghan women activists, their challenges, activism for women's rights, and the impactful role of education in empowering illiterate women in villages.