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The first safe house for Afghan women
Mary Akrami set up the first refuge for women fleeing abuse in Kabul, Afghanistan, a country that has been labelled one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman.
In 2003 the first refuge for women fleeing violence and abuse was opened in Kabul, Afghanistan, a country that has been labelled one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman. The UN estimates that over 50% of women in Afghanistan face domestic abuse from their partner in their lifetime. Farhana Haider has been speaking to Mary Akrami who risked her life to help set up and run Afghanistan's first women's safe house.
Photo Mary Akrami Credit Getty
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