Searching For Security in Afghan Schools

Deteriorating security has made it dangerous for girls to attend school in Afghanistan. Despite the risks, many girls are still determined to learn.

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Deteriorating security has made it dangerous for girls to attend school in Afghanistan. Despite the risks, many girls are still determined to learn.

Photos by Holly Pickett/Atlas Press for NPR; Slideshow produced by Coburn Dukehart/NPR

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