

Afghanistan’s hidden lives
7 snips Aug 16, 2025
Witness the resilience of two female doctors in Afghanistan battling overwhelming challenges at a maternity hospital. Discover the life of a human rights lawyer in China living under constant surveillance after unjust imprisonment. Explore Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park through the eyes of schoolchildren, revealing the complexities of war memories. Finally, journey into Tajikistan to learn about the endangered striped hyena and the conservation efforts to protect this misunderstood creature. Each story highlights courage and survival against the odds.
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Two Doctors Holding A Province Together
- Dr Khatera and Dr Nasreen run Ghor's only maternity ward with extreme shortages and 50–60 patients daily.
- They regularly face maternal and neonatal deaths due to lack of oxygen, supplies and long travel times.
Systemic Collapse Of Women's Healthcare
- Taliban restrictions and NGO withdrawals are starving routine women's healthcare of funding and staff.
- Vacancy adverts for female specialists go unfilled in remote provinces, worsening maternal mortality risks.
From Salon To Survival
- Leila recounts how her neighbour Mariam ran a women-only salon that became a hub of music and education before the Taliban return.
- The salon closed, university dreams ended, and the family turned to secret craft sales to survive.