Over the Globe

Beyond the classroom: from economics to midwifery

Sofiia Season 1 Episode 58

Since the education ban in Afghanistan, midwifery has remained one of the only higher education paths available to women—yet even this doesn’t guarantee them the right to work. Marwa Hoshmand had always dreamed of studying economics, but her aspirations were abruptly cut short by the new regime. Despite these challenges, she persevered, recently graduating from university. Today, she works in HR for various online organizations and dedicates herself to supporting fellow Afghans through the Rotaract E-Club for Peace and Education, an online initiative she leads to promote learning and empowerment.

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