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In Afghanistan, getting an education can be very difficult. Girls in particular face many challenges getting an education, and may never even have the opportunity to use the education they receive. Though there has been much progress since the Taliban left in 2002, there are still many obstacles for girls seeking an education. Listen to learn how three teenage girls in Afghanistan deal with school and how they plan to accomplish their dreams despite the odds.
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AIR DATE: 10/15/2015
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