Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Are you going to school?

Afghan Girls, Scarred by Acid, Defy Terror, Embracing School - NYTimes.com
“My parents told me to keep coming to school even if I am killed,” said Shamsia, 17, in a moment after class.


1,300 Afghan girls are going to school despite having been burned with acid. Despite the lack of regular electricity. Despite the lack of running water or paved streets. Despite living in a culture that does not provide for the education of women. The parents of these girls want them to get an education despite the constant threat of violence or murder.

Are your kids going to school?

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