On 9th March 2011, UNICEF Australia organised a skype call with girls from a UNICEF supported women’s shelter in Herat, Afghanistan. The shelter is run by Suraya Pakzad, who facilitated the meeting.
Many of the girls, who are all under 18, are escaping abusive situations. At the shelter they are given access to education, health, shelter and security.
You can learn more about the program here:
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