I’m a midwife in Afghanistan. Here’s how I help women access healthcare

The Telegraph Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:43 UTC By Anonymous 1 min read

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A generation of Afghan women are finding ways to move forward despite strict Taliban rules

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