Eliria Knox made a presentation about the present-day situation of women's education in Afghanistan. She spoke of the many difficulties and dangers women face in Afghanistan due to oppression by the Taliban. She discussed the life of Meena, a woman who was a martyr for the cause of women's rights in that country.
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Below is Eliria's speech in her own words:
Education of Women in Afghanistan
By Eliria Knox
Hello, everyone. My name is Eliria Knox. I am a student at St Vincent de Paul-Adult Learning Center.I will be speaking on the role of women in Afghanistan. I was very moved on learning the life of Meena and other women in the Muslim world.
Their fate, their worth – this was important to know. She did not only work on behalf of females but also males. She died so young but made a impact in her culture .She transcended throughout the world for her Muslim sisters and helped people to empower themselves.
She was the founder of (RAWA) Revolutionary Association of Women of Afghanistan . Still to this day her legacy touches the hearts of Muslims and non Muslims.
I can tell you about the horror and also about her amazing work. She worked so diligently for women to be able to be educated. They would discover their ability to help themselves and others in the community . There are women today who are inspired by Meena’s story.
What interests me most about Afghanistan women today is the mistreatment in society. Education is the key to stop mistreatment.
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