Shekiba Habib
BBC Afghan Services journalist who reported from Panjshir on a women-led radio programme providing education and health information to women and girls under Taliban rule.
Best podcasts with Shekiba Habib
Ranked by the Snipd community
24 snips
Sep 20, 2025 • 26min
A radio lifeline for Afghan women
Join Shekiba Habib, a BBC Afghan journalist, as she reveals how a radio program in the Panjshir Valley is empowering women and girls with essential education and health information despite Taliban restrictions. She shares touching encounters and the challenges faced by these women. In India, Asha Yedgay sheds light on the social and employment struggles of sanitation workers, predominantly from Dalit communities, exploring systemic caste biases and their impact on future generations. A thought-provoking discussion on resilience and hope.
Aug 3, 2024 • 27min
The Fifth Floor: Three years of Taliban rule
Shekiba Habib and Shoaib Sharifi, BBC journalists, share their firsthand experiences of the tumultuous life in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover. They discuss the harrowing events of August 15, 2021, capturing the fear and chaos that ensued, especially for women and journalists. The duo delves into their struggles as journalists in exile, drawing stark contrasts between their lives and those of Afghan citizens under Taliban rule. They also touch on the geopolitical challenges and the resilient spirit of Afghan communities, highlighting hope amidst adversity.
