Outspoken : My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan

Name: Outspoken : My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan
Brand: Saqi Books

Saqi Books

Sima Samar has been fighting for justice all her life. Born into a polygamous family, Samar agreed to an arranged marriage to continue her own education. Once she had qualified as a doctor, she took off into rural areas \u2013 on horse, donkey, even on foot \u2013 to treat people who had never received medical help before. As the situation worsened, Samar found herself working in increasingly adverse circumstances, and in grave personal danger.\nAfter Samar\u2019s husband was disappeared by the regime, she faced a choice: to accept the injustices she saw around her or to keep driving for a better Afghanistan. From selling her own hand embroidered bed quilt to pay for her degree, to becoming Vice President in an office with no heating and only beach chairs, Samar has worked tirelessly for human rights in\n\nOutspoken\nMy Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked s;