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The secret to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan? Educated girls.

The secret to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan? Educated girls.

FromPlease, Go On with James Hohmann


The secret to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan? Educated girls.

FromPlease, Go On with James Hohmann

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Shabana Basij-Rasikh co-founded the only boarding school for girls in Afghanistan. Now, as the school year begins, she reflects on the power of educated women.Read Shabana's latest op-ed.Read Shabana's piece about educating Afghan girls.
Released:
Sep 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (61)

Washington Post columnist James Hohmann chats with the voices behind the viewpoints. Hohmann sits down each week with the author of a compelling or unexpected guest column for The Post’s Opinions section. Together, they unpack arguments that are shaping the public conversation about issues of importance. “Please, Go On” features marquee names, as well as everyday people with original perspectives. New episodes released Fridays.