What will you learn from this book
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Meena's Activism: Explore the life and activism of Meena Keshwar Kamal, focusing on her efforts to advocate for women's rights in Afghanistan.
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Founding RAWA: Understand Meena's role in founding the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) and the organization's mission.
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Challenges Faced by Afghan Women: Gain insights into the challenges faced by Afghan women during periods of conflict and political instability.
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Resistance Against Soviet Occupation: Examine Meena's involvement in the resistance against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and her contributions to the Mujahideen movement.
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Educational Initiatives: Highlight Meena's efforts to promote education, especially for Afghan women and girls, and her advocacy for gender equality.
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Human Rights Advocacy: Explore Meena's broader human rights advocacy, addressing issues such as freedom of expression, political participation, and social justice.
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Impact of Conflict on Women: Understand the impact of the Afghan-Soviet War and subsequent conflicts on the lives of Afghan women, as seen through Meena's experiences.
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Legacy of RAWA: Reflect on the legacy of RAWA and its ongoing efforts to champion women's rights and social justice in Afghanistan.
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Personal Sacrifices: Consider the personal sacrifices Meena made for her activism and the challenges she faced as a female leader in a patriarchal and war-torn society.
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Inspiration and Symbolism: Examine Meena's role as an inspiration and symbol of resilience for Afghan women and human rights advocates globally.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0312306903 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780312306908 |
| No of pages | 282 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Transworld |
| Published Date | 30 Sep 2011 |
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Meena founded the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan in 1977 as a twenty-year-old Kabul University student. She was assassinated in 1987 at the age of thirty, and lives on in the hearts of all progressive Muslim women. Her voice, speaking for freedom, has never been silenced. The compelling story of Meena's struggle for democracy and women's rights in Afghanistan will inspire young women throughout the world.
MEENA: HEROINE OF AFGHANISTAN is a compelling portrait of a courageous mother, poet and leader who symbolizes an entire movement of women that can influence the fate of nations. It is also a riveting account of a singular political career whose legacy has been inherited by RAWA, the women who hold the keys to a peaceful future for Afghanistan. RAWA has authorized this first-ever biography of their martyred founder.