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Oct 2023
13m 36s

Shamsia Hassani: Painting a New Future

REBEL GIRLS
About this episode
Shamsia Hassani is bringing art and inspiration to Afghanistan one spray paint can at a time. In a world where she is constantly told that being a woman means staying quiet and small, Shamsia is determined to help women find their voices. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story ... Show More
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