Al Jazeera Journalism Review

Khadija Haidary
Khadija Haidary

 

Khadija Haidary is a writer, journalist, and women's rights defender.

Writer’s Articles

Behind the Burka: Journalism and Survival Under Taliban Rule

An account of a female Afghan journalist who persisted in her work in spite of the Taliban's comeback, using her writing to expose the harsh realities of oppression and promote women's rights. In defiance of the Taliban government's prohibitions on female education, she oversaw underground schools for girls and reported under a pseudonym while constantly fearing for her safety.

Published on: 8 Dec, 2024