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“They will kill me but they will not kill my voice, because it will be the voice of all Afghan women. You can cut the flower, but you cannot stop the coming of spring.”

Quote by Malalai Joya

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Malalai Joya
Malalai Joya

Malalai Joya is an Afghan activist born on April 25, 1978. She is known for her leadership in the women's rights and democratic movements in Afghanistan. more

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