MURSAL

by Nargis

Musal was 24 years old, studying law at Kabul University, before the Taliban takeover.

When the Taliban came in her third year of University, the Taliban banned schooling for girls, and she was forced to cease her studies. Now, Nargis finds herself dreaming of going back to university. Though, nowa- days studying for Afghan women is like a dream that may not come true. Upon being asked of her reaction if the Taliban were to allow girls to learn in schools, she responded “maybe you [would] see the tears of happiness in my eyes and I’ll go with fantastic positive energy and complete my studies”.

Arifa graduated with a degree in Stomatology (oral medicine) from Kabul Medical University. During her studies she went through a lot of hardships and problems. Whether it was economic problems, or her father’s illness, it was difficult. Particular hardship occurred when her family had to travel to Iran for her father’s treatment, but she stayed in Afghanistan to continue her studies.

All these hardships made her stronger than before and gave her more effort and perseverance to fulfill her dreams and finish her studies at the master’s level.

After graduation, she started her work in this department or field and worked in several clinics and gained enough skills and experience to work at her current job at a top Kabul dental clinic. Her great enthusiasm and interest in this field has led her to want to continue her studies so she can better serve society with her profession.