Lessons of an Afghan girl disguised as a boy for ten years

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Nilofar was living under the Taliban in Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. When she was four years old she was slapped to the ground for not wearing a headscarf. Her father’s response was drastic, he cut off her hair and said that from that day on Nilofar would be a boy. For ten years she had the freedom of her brothers, hanging out with friends, riding bikes, playing judo but when she hit puberty she had to learn to become a girl again. It wasn’t easy. With such a unique perspective on gender Nilofar was always destined to challenge the boundaries of Afghan society. Presenter: Seyi Rhodes Producers: Sarah Kendal and Andrea Kennedy Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: Afghan girl walking outside her home during sunset. Credit: Aref Karimi / Stringer