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Voices of Afghan Women: An Exhibition You Can't Miss! ✨🖼️

  Voices of Afghan Women: An Exhibition You Can't Miss! ✨🖼️ A powerful new exhibition, "Window to the Soul Afghanistan," has given Afghan women a platform to share their stories of life under Taliban rule. Launched on Friday at Jerwood DanceHouse in Ipswich, this exhibition will be displayed for four weeks, providing a unique glimpse into the resilience and strength of these incredible women. The project team spent the last year creating a secure platform for women still in Afghanistan and those who had left, allowing them to share their experiences before and after the Taliban's takeover.  Nageena, a 17-year-old who fled Afghanistan three years ago, worked on the project and shared her longing for her home. The Taliban's oppressive laws have prevented women and girls over the age of 12 from attending school, emphasizing the importance of education for all genders. Now living in Suffolk and studying a hairdressing course, Nageena continues to think about her hom...