Alka Sadat

The Sharp Edge of Peace

After the United States and coalition troops announced they would withdraw their forces from Afghanistan in 2021, the subsequent collapse of the government and the rise of the Taliban have left the people of Afghanistan in fear of the future in a country that has suffered seemingly endless cycles of violence. Four extraordinary and brave women leaders, whose work in politics and social justice has already earned them international recognition, rise together, determined to fight for women’s rights under the new government.