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Published 9 years ago by Urmel with 1 Comments
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For Afghanistan’s Women, Empowerment Comes on Two Wheels

By “risking their lives for the joy of riding a bike” women in Afghanistan “are sparking a revolution” and inspiring others to do the same.The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.

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  • fanficmistress
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    I am thankful that I live in a country where I can ride a bike and not have to worry about consequences from the government. I am happy those girls are able to experience it and hope they can continue to ride.

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