Search for the Afghan Girl

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• Posted 08/16/11 by Najim
  Well my name is najim i am 22 year old good looking handsome meduim hot sexy body looking for any nice girl that can spend with me her little time in ####### and other stuff in afghanistan if any1 interested in me please contact me in my number +93700862808 i wish her the best and good luck life Thankx in advanced
• Posted 07/24/11 by Edward
  They found her in 2002. This video apparently came out in 2009 and they are recycling it again. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/03/0311_020312_sharbat.html
• Posted 07/10/11 by ki
  She was so beautiful. She is STILL so beautiful. Her beauty has changed with the years of tribulation
• Posted 02/05/11 by Elton
  I pray that her children will able to fulfill the dream that she gave up,a life filled with education, good health, and spiritual healing.
• Posted 02/03/11 by Matt
  What about the young girl that he photographed during the documentary? Who is she? She is also very beautiful, and I'd like to know more about her, but I can't find ANYTHING. Not the infamous Sharbat, but the girl that he photographed when walking around on the street while searching for Sharbat? The girl in green.The "While investigating, Steve can not resist the temptation of looking through his lense." girl.
• Posted 09/29/10 by Randy
  @BornGreen, he DID offer to give her like all of the money he made off her photo and bring her to America. She said no. He also just used this ONE documentary to find her. Guess how long he's been in business? Over 30 years, so if you could pay attention to the video you can shut the F*** up
• Posted 09/17/10 by BornGreen
  Whoever posted this...Youre an idiot! “I couldn’t help but think how the money used to journey around the world to find this woman could have simply been donated to Afghan refugees. Very little was told about this particular girl/woman; in my opinion this was a film of personal fulfilment of the photographer.” I couldn’t agree more with this comment. This isn’t just a “story”. This is real. Their suffering is real. I find it hard to believe that this man was so captivated by the girl upon seeing her for the first time. He snapped her photo and once it became something, he suddenly felt all this curiosity. I couldn’t agree more that this is merely a personal fulfillment as the previous commenter stated. He went through all that trouble just to see her again? Or maybe it was an opportunity to bank in on another incredible story. This would have been an amazing documentary had we seen him donate a good portion of his earnings from that photo to the family and seeing them at the end in a nice home, food to eat, an education for the children, all of them smiling and truly happy. I can’t help but feel sorry for the woman because I can see hope in her eyes that they may be there to possibly help her and her family, which is probably why they agreed to be photographed in the first place. Look back at the part where he’s asking the baby’s name, he’s not even wholeheartedly interested. He’s merely making small talk. Nothing to say now that he finally got the story he wanted. " Who cares if it was for personal fulfillment. Donate your money if you're so concerned about the Afghan people.
• Posted 08/20/10 by Dana
  wow,heartbreaking yet amazing that they were able to find her.
• Posted 08/05/10 by lurchpop
  stupid covergirl ad. restarts the video from the beginning every time!!!
• Posted 07/18/10 by yara
  Eu tenho essa revista e essa imgem ficou marcada na minha mente por longo tempo. Ela expressava o medo de viver em um lugar onde a morte estava presente no dia-a-dia! Uma crianca assustada por uma guerra que nao tinha nada a ver com sua infancia, com a vida de forma geral!!! Parabens ao fotgrafo que registrou com grande nitidez essa tristeza que e o medo da guerra expressado nos olhos de uma crianca!
• Posted 07/12/10 by Nikitia
  I would of thought, when and if, he found her he would of payed her some money! I'm shocked to see all the trouble National Geographic went to find this beautiful women and take more pictures and not pay her for her modeling!! You have made lots of money. She wanted to educate her children hope something was done. Maybe you couldn't show that cause they would be murdered or some thing. I hope you send food books etc to this family.
• Posted 06/27/10 by Weidlich
  What a beautiful film about a lovely girl. The poverty is just terrible!! I wish our fighting troops were making more headway with the people of Afghanistan because it seems like they are more against us than assisting us to help them. What are we fighting for if not for people just like the "Afghan Girl"?
• Posted 06/24/10 by fidel j. campos jr.
  I would like to konw if any funds can be sent to this person to make her life and dream come true for her children . Believe me I'm an native american in u.s.a and a tough person , but this documentory brought tears to my eyes . Yes it is very odd , but true . I'm so happy that you've found her and family . My God Bless all of them . joe
• Posted 06/20/10 by Jasper
  She was quite the babe when she was young and tight, now she's old and ugly:(
• Posted 06/20/10 by William F. Maddock
  In the Gospels, self-righteous people complained loudly when a woman poured out an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment over Jesus Christ. He answered their complaints, “Leave her alone! She has done a wonderful thing for me! You will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.” If you want to serve the poor—fine. Then serve the poor with your own money and stop demanding of other people what to do with their own money. You only complain to make yourself look better to others. Rather than trying to LOOK good, why don’t you take a stab at actually BEING good yourself instead of trying to belittle others? You will find it much more difficult than pulling this nonsense.
• Posted 06/19/10 by Hector
  The only reason this photographer did the impossible to find this refugee girl with the "hunting eyes" is because her white appereance, those deep green eyes that you would expect to see in many European contries not in afganistan. You can see in the documentary he loves to photograph young girls with light eyes. All the time, effort and money spent tryng to locate this lady would have better been used assisting this refugees. The film does satisfy people curiosity to find out what happen to the afgan refugee girl.
• Posted 06/19/10 by laura
  So, as beautiful of a story as this is, what's the point? It was a touching photo, but to spend SO much money to find her? For what? That money could have benefitted the Afghan people SO much. Instead, it goes to the photographers obsession with finding the chick whose photo was his meal ticket. Sad.
• Posted 06/14/10 by Gregory Vance
  I am glad this girl was able to be found and identified. Her people, and many people of the world, suffer impoverished and without education. With all my heart, I hope the world will embrace its diversity and the common good to each other in understanding that we all are one people.
• Posted 06/14/10 by crissy
  I enjoyed this video to my fullest and couldn't take my eyes away from it.I just pray for them to have a better life then they do.I could see the sadness and fear and hope.That is what I seen in her eyes.God Bless!
• Posted 06/14/10 by ebneila
  It is said; the eyes are windows to the soul. In 1984, American photographer, Steve Curry took an impromptu photo of a 16 year old Afghani girl that would become one of the most admired depictions of the female face, some comparing to the Mona Lisa. The girl’s photo prompted a long search for the woman in the photo, ending recently with finding her, now married with two living children and her husband. Sharbat Gula, previously known only as the, “Afghan girl”, whose enigmatic stare has become an icon to the world as mysterious beauty set in a face etched in pain. Kudos to National Geographic for sponsoring a fund raising for this precious family who could not afford the 25 cents needed to send their children to school. Like the Afghan people whose children have known the horrors of war and oppression, still retain the strength and beauty of the soul. The eyes of a single girl reflecting the hope of family, a noble generation….. and a nation.
• Posted 06/14/10 by Mary
  I don't seem to see my initial comment, so here goes again! I was touch by the National Geographic magazine cover, many years ago and saved it. I just ran across it the other day while throwing out files. I hope it wasn't thrown out! Lovely young girl...her eyes told the whole story...Lovely woman now, with the same look, only older and a bit sadder. Thank you National Geo for sharing this story!
• Posted 06/14/10 by Mary
  I was so touched by the National Graphic Magazine cover of this lovely girl, that I ahve saved it all these years! I was throwing things out the other day and I hope I didn't throw the magazine out... Lovely girl and lovely woman now. Thanks for the story, it was very touching!
• Posted 06/14/10 by Joanie
  What an interesting film....I had seen the earlier picture many, many times and was always intrigued by her eyes; as is everyone that sees her picture! She has obviously had a very hard life, but seems to still have faith that her children's lives will improve through education....an amazing story about an amazing woman filmed and photographed by an equally amazing man! .....I would rate this a 10!
• Posted 06/14/10 by Alex
  "I couldn’t help but think how the money used to journey around the world to find this woman could have simply been donated to Afghan refugees. Very little was told about this particular girl/woman; in my opinion this was a film of personal fulfilment of the photographer." I couldn't agree more with this comment. This isn't just a "story". This is real. Their suffering is real. I find it hard to believe that this man was so captivated by the girl upon seeing her for the first time. He snapped her photo and once it became something, he suddenly felt all this curiosity. I couldn't agree more that this is merely a personal fulfillment as the previous commenter stated. He went through all that trouble just to see her again? Or maybe it was an opportunity to bank in on another incredible story. This would have been an amazing documentary had we seen him donate a good portion of his earnings from that photo to the family and seeing them at the end in a nice home, food to eat, an education for the children, all of them smiling and truly happy. I can't help but feel sorry for the woman because I can see hope in her eyes that they may be there to possibly help her and her family, which is probably why they agreed to be photographed in the first place. Look back at the part where he's asking the baby's name, he's not even wholeheartedly interested. He's merely making small talk. Nothing to say now that he finally got the story he wanted.
• Posted 06/13/10 by Tara
  It's def her. Lipa ans eyes the same. She gained some weight & maybe her nose was broken but you can tell it's her. How can some of you say it isn't?? The FBI says it's her also. Yes NG should have given some money to her for that picture has made them millions I am sure! I hope the best for her and her family. Peace.
• Posted 06/13/10 by Browneyedgirl
  I researched this story on the Nat Geo website and found this info dated April 2002. The documentary aired Jan.2002: More than U.S. $220,000 has been given to the National Geographic Society's Afghan Girls Fund since it was created five weeks ago. "Gifts have flooded in by mail and online from more than 2,400 contributors, and more are arriving every day," said Anne Cowie, the Society's director of development. The Afghan Girls Fund was established to help provide educational opportunities for young women and girls in Afghanistan. National Geographic created the fund in honor of Sharbat Gula, the mysterious "Afghan Girl" whose haunting green eyes intrigued the Society's readers for 17 years. An enormous amount (especially for refugee standards) of money was raised as a result of this story.
• Posted 06/13/10 by momma
  NG needs to give that family money and fund their kids education. It's the right thing to do after using her to sell their product all these years.
• Posted 06/13/10 by Bret
  I still say it is not the same female. I realize the nose and ears with humans keep growing with age but they remain the "same" in appearence. The lips are different and the entire facial sturcture is slightly different. She was just given the same eye color. On my computer I do not get more than 4-5 seconds of side by side veiwing. Was that planned? I'm not trying to bust anyone I"m just saying that is not the same female.
• Posted 06/13/10 by coquicantor
  I have the original magazine in mint condition. Is it worth something? How can I find out? She and her family were not help because the idea is to make money from others suffering.
• Posted 06/13/10 by joan
  n.g. let's keep up with her to see what good changes from this documentary has bought her country and her family because she really represents them very well.....
• Posted 06/13/10 by JOAN
  I'm very glad to know she was still alive...hopefully her children will get the education she desires and she has a chance to go to school also she is a living example for others in her country the stories she has to tell will make a best seller and let the proceeds go to her family and others...ag you are a miracle and a DREAM COME TRUE for everyone....you are well loved by millions be blessed..and may GOD keep you and your wonderfull family. We thank god for your having a great. husband and pray for peace in the whole world
• Posted 06/13/10 by Pam
  DEFINITELY her - an absolutely amazing film - like others, I do believe someting should have been done to help this particular family - after all, her picture sold the magazine
• Posted 06/13/10 by janeyre
  I feel it is her. Those eyes are so different. The sadness is there and so is the hope. I enjoyed the film. I agree with some who said: Why didn't they help her and her family?
• Posted 06/13/10 by Masha
  Bret, it's definitely her. She just gained a little weight under her chin, and the nose and ears keep growing throughout a human's life. She could have broken it or something, too. I don't understand why they couldn't have helped her! They could easily bring her and her family to America and get her a job as an eyeglass model or something, since practically the entire country has seen her gorgeous eyes, anyway. If she didn't want to come, they could at least get her some money there. *sigh*
• Posted 06/13/10 by Bret
  No that is not her. Look at the chin and nose. Not her. What are they trying to pullover on us?
• Posted 06/12/10 by Diana
  This is amazing!!, Not only was Steve able to find her after 17 years, but, We also learned more about the hardship she and her family had to go through to survive together with the Afghan people. The horror of war, Her beautiful eyes do reflect such moments and even today having her own family she cannot smile. Today many sacrifices are done for the freedom of these people and I hope and pray for better days and a bright future for them.
• Posted 06/12/10 by SAT
  And because we fail to learn from history, we shall repeat it. My heart goes out to all the innocents caught in the crossfire of human failings.
• Posted 06/12/10 by Anne_Kelly
  How much money did the photographer make from her photo? and was this woman ever compensated? It feels like stealing to me, but then the photographer did go back to find her. Once taken and then something given back? When I ask will humans stop bombing the !@#$ out of each other? painful.
• Posted 06/12/10 by yabbi
  This is freakin' ancient history. They found this woman YEARS ago, like 5 or so. I hate it when they recycle 'news'. :P
• Posted 06/12/10 by Ana
  Also, is there a fund established for this family or the Girl of the World's family(ies) for their kids education so that we can send what we can?
• Posted 06/12/10 by Ana
  I am wondering how Sherbet's (the Afghan Girl's) life has developed after this video and how the recent events in Afghanistan may have impacted her and her family. Thanks for the documentary and please give us a follow up.
• Posted 04/04/10 by r
  shouldn't steve give her some money, after all he made money and fame off of her pic. i find it funny that not once did he ask her name when he took the original picture. shows just out for himself.
• Posted 02/17/10 by MCadogan
  One of the most powerfully moving stories I have seen in awhile. This photographer really captured the essence of the look in that young girl's eyes. I found it incredible that the photographer gave these images such a profound message in the wake of this terrible war. His commitment to finding this woman in all these years is commendable. He gave value to a human life that represented so much suffering in this war torn country. Now that I have seen this photo represented in this film, I will never forget those eyes as a young girl and the image today. She represents many girls and women of that region. It is a testament of how oppression from education leaves very little options for women. I really had to fight back the tears and felt the joy in my heart when they finally located her and what an impact she has created for the world.
• Posted 12/22/09 by Kathy
  I remember the issue with her photo on the cover of thbe National Geographic. My grandfather recieved NG for his entire adulthood and whn he passed away I asked my grandmother to please give the collection to my daughter who was 6 yrs old in 2006. I remember as a teenage girl thinking she had beautiful green eyes and I would look into the mirror on the passenger side visor as my mother would drive and when the sun would hit my eyes just enough my green eyes would resemble hers and how I loved to look at them and wish they would always appear this green and striking. I grew up in a very small Alabama town and I didnt know what was going on in the world much past my own families issues at the time. I now realize we were the same age at the time her photo was taken.I think her picture remains one of the greatest and most memorable pictures I have seen. Of all the Fashion Magazines Ibought from my pre-teens to my mid twenties I cannot remember one cover picture of any of the Supermodels but this one National Geo. picture of the Afgan girl has remained with me and its intriuge has only increased. I wish more ocver photos would be able to draw people in and make them want to know more about the person and their story and in turn motivate more people to give, have more compassion and realize the effects that peoples circumstances not only effect them but generations afterward and as we have now experienced may even effect us on our on soil. I hope we all realize how fortunate our educations are and how they are as necessary as food and shelter for people to truly survive and keep hope alive. In watching this film,the one about Street Children, and a few more, there is one common thing that each wants for either their children or for themselves and that is EDUCATION. When they said the one family didnt have the twenty=five cents to send the kids to school I thought about how easy it would be for many of us give that amount daily and never miss it but how life changing this could be for others. I dont know what I am going to do but this film has motivated me to finally find some way of contributing to ensure education is available to more around this world. I will do my research and I will not forget her and her family and it will be my motivation to make sure I fulfill this promise. My husband is a high school teacher and football coach and we see so many kids not care about their education or future and this type film should be played at schools.
• Posted 12/15/09 by Lindsay
  I had seen this documentary once before, so when I came across it again, it was too tempting not to watch it. If anything, it touched me more this time. It's one of the best documentaries I've seen, and it has such a sad yet beautiful outcome. Definitely worth watching!
• Posted 12/14/09 by Mike
  WOW! 17 yrs later & those same eyes. Its shocking that Americans and any humans who think war is OK think so low of fellow humans that they spend 22 years killing an entire culture! 22 years, 2 generations killed during war and amazingly one girl survived...kept alive by the power behind eyes and she never even reads media rags! America is arrogant and vane. mono symptoms
• Posted 12/14/09 by Mike
  WOW! 17 yrs later & those same eyes. Its shocking that Americans and any humans who think war is OK think so low of fellow humans that they spend 22 years killing an entire culture! 22 years, 2 generations killed during war and amazingly one girl survived...kept alive by the power behind eyes and she never even reads media rags! America is arrogant and vane.
• Posted 11/17/09 by Shaaronie
  Such a touching documentary. I too remember the photo from years ago and watching this was like completing a story. I only hope that this beautiful woman who has been through so much pain and suffering can somehow find the small comforts that she desires, not for herself, but for her children and her country. She is truly iconic!
• Posted 10/20/09 by Amy
  Wow, this is a truly amazing documentary and story. Steve McCurry is going to be lecturing at our University here this Thursday, and I am so glad that I looked him up and found this documentary. Like so many people, I grew up being so familiar with his photo. To now see her found again and to know her story is amazing.
• Posted 09/09/09 by Maria
  KrisRaah, how does it make America vain that the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan? And then the Taliban moved in and filled a void? And Pakistan had a hand at bolstering the Taliban? How does that make America arrogant? War is monstrous, but please don't lose focus. The story is so touching. Just wonderful.
• Posted 09/05/09 by Anna
  Superb documentary. The woman's face has aged but her eyes have remained the same....still mysterious and beautiful.
• Posted 08/31/09 by KrisRaah
  WOW! 17 yrs later & those same eyes. Its shocking that Americans and any humans who think war is OK think so low of fellow humans that they spend 22 years killing an entire culture! 22 years, 2 generations killed during war and amazingly one girl survived...kept alive by the power behind eyes and she never even reads media rags! America is arrogant and vane.
• Posted 07/12/09 by tony
  Film of the famous afghan girl
• Posted 06/16/09 by Fran
  Enthralling documentary. The "eyes" have it! Surely, the powers that be will not let this woman and her family continue to live in squalor. She is an icon and this photograph will live on long after we're all gone. The only complaint about the viewing is the commercials. Doesn't Citibank (one of the sleaziest financial organizations in existence) have enough of our money? A commercial at the beginning and another at the end should be enough!
• Posted 06/16/09 by charlie
  A few years ago, I purchased the National Geographic 32CD set titled "112 Years". With the millions of NG photos in all those years, this modern Mona Lisa was on the box cover. Incredibly, I took the box out two days ago and put it on my desk to review. Then I saw the link to this terrific film. This was a fabulous documentary...and unbelievably lucky that Steve found her again. From a child's eyes to a mother's eyes, the suffering of all these people is clear. Please try to disseminate this film a widely as possibble. With huge thanks.
• Posted 06/15/09 by sam
  i think i read an article about the afghan girl few years ago that the photographer who took her picture then ,found the girl and she is a mrarried woman with kids and she didn't want to be bothered ,
• Posted 06/14/09 by Daveen
  That was beautiful and moving, it mad me think so much about the war and other things around my life. I wish her the best even if she will never get this message....
• Posted 06/14/09 by Octavio
  As a kid, I remember seeing that girl and thinking what a beauty she was. Now, her eyes resemble so much suffering with little hope. As the previous person wrote, I also hope her children are given the best opportunity possible to become what both parents ask our Lord to give them - a good life and education. And, I hope Afghanistan is rebuilt again for the sake of those war torn people. Excellent documentary - Bravo.
• Posted 06/13/09 by Millicent
  OMG! What a moving, compelling, awe inspiring story and video. I was on the edge of my seat and prayed for the ending to be full of life. I was mesmerized by the picture when it first came out. I followed the idea of finding her along with others. I have also personally wondered and prayed for her.I am so enriched and blessed to know that she is alive, married and now has a family. I have seen this video for the first time and will start to pray that N/G takes care of her and her family and the children's education and help to make her wishes come true. She asked for selfless things it is the least that can be done as she has brought much attention to N/G and more than likely made the magazine a lot of money. I am so very happy to see that Mr. McCurry's heart was eased somewhat by finding her. It is a horribly hard thing to live with regret so his wishes were also fulfilled. Everyone was helpful in working with him for this outcome. I grew up in a multicultural lifestyle and have been around Pakistanis almost my whole life. What wonderful people they are. We as westerners MUST continue to pray for Afgahn women and their plight. As the saying goes, "but for the grace of God." Tragic is her story of loosing her parents and having to give up her schooling for her children, however I believe in a God that does not make mistakes and she will be fine. She is in the palm of his hands. I know that for many good reasons war is a necessary thing as history has shown us. We really have to pray that they do not last so very long, taking so many lives and displacing others. Thank you for sharing this story.
• Posted 06/13/09 by Diane Bothwell
  I know for sure this photo make a lot of money, please help this beautiful woman and familiy. God bless you!!! Excellet video.
• Posted 06/13/09 by diane
  little more and l'll finish. I love this video!!!!!!
• Posted 06/13/09 by Diane
  Iam still having problems watching the video. I neet to know where can I buy this video. Please e-mail information to me. Thanks, Diane Bothwell
• Posted 06/12/09 by Teresa Haller
  That was a wonderful documentary. I was on the edge of my seat and crying during parts of it. My daughter is married to a Pakistanian gentleman and I could never hope and pray for a better son in law. He is the kindest and most wonderful father to my three grand children and he is wonderful to my daughter. They have a thirteen year old daughter and I just related this story to her and what could have been. Someday they want to take me and possibly my husband to Pakistan and I really hope to. I have a wonderful relationship with all of his family and friends that I have met so far. I was so facinated with this documentary in showing the villages, schools and some housing. Seeing those people with such fear and hopelessness in their eyes and expressions just tore at my heart. I hope and pray that this beautiful woman and her family were granted help for the education of her children. God bless the National Geographic people and the people that this documentary was all about. Teresa
• Posted 06/11/09 by sheri sprung
  What an eye opening story, I was drawn in the moment I saw that picture of the Afghan girl, her eyes are so captivating, not only did I see her pain, I felt it!!!. How wonderful that she was found alive and her story continues. I hope that the National Geographic has fulfilled her only wish; for her children to be educated. If that wish has not been given I will pay the .025 cents per child, that she spoke of. What and how much does it take to educate her family's 4 (four) children? How can I reach out?, And be assured my gift would reach her and her husbands children? I would love to reach out directly to her and her family, Is that possible? Please tell me that it is. Please forward any information that I am in need of to my email address I have provided. Thank-You. Sheri Sprung (My plea is to the National Geographic foundation/society)
• Posted 06/11/09 by June Marie
  That was beautiful. :]
• Posted 06/11/09 by Nori Crump
  Very heart felt, inspiring documentary..
• Posted 05/16/09 by dreamart
  I think that I held my breath through most of this documentary in anticipation of finding this girl. A beautiful woman; a bittersweet ending; such a tragic life.
• Posted 03/22/09 by tim abell
  nice
• Posted 03/21/09 by JOHNJRCMH@AOL.COM
  A FAMOUS PHOTO TAKEN BY THE NATIONAL GEORGRAPHICAL MAGAZINE OF A YOUNG GIRL WHICH WAS USED ON THEIR FRONT PAGE
• Posted 03/21/09 by Alex Sanchez
  I had watched this program some time ago but not in its entirety. I rememeber I used to receive this magazine when I was 8 years old. I rememebr this issue. Amazing how a picture can bring us back to our childhood. Amazing story about this woman and what she has endured. I have a family now and would love for my 10 year old son to share my enthusiasm. I even rememember the maps that used to come inside the magazine. Beautiful job National Geographic. Bravo...
• Posted 03/21/09 by BZM
  there's something wrong with the video, i believe. it kept getting to the same spot where a commericial was and would not resume play. please fix! I'd love to see the end.
• Posted 01/15/09 by Julianne
  I couldn't help but think how the money used to journey around the world to find this woman could have simply been donated to Afghan refugees. Very little was told about this particular girl/woman; in my opinion this was a film of personal fulfilment of the photographer.
• Posted 11/28/08 by Richard fusilier
  had to turn off as advertisement kept repeating itself without showing the narritive? I rather not bother !
• Posted 11/27/08 by Jack
  This girl's eyes are absolutly amazing and they tell a story of hope. we should all be aware of this girl- and what war does to people.
• Posted 11/26/08 by aaron
  What an awesome documentary. The picture taken of the girl is so powerful, just by looking into her eyes, one is left in amazement. Im glad the world now knows who she is.
• Posted 08/07/08 by Carrie Cavagnaro
  An amazing story behind the picture. It also lets us Americans in on how little we know about what it's like for females in Afghanistan.