People are saying I am against the chador. I am not. On the contrary. I am for traditional family values.
From Rula Ghani
Chadaris, as far as I'm concerned, I think should be a personal choice of the women and the members of her family. I personally would not wear a chadari.
I don't think my husband's work depends on what I say and what I do. My husband stands on his own two feet.
All I want is to let women know that I will be there to support and encourage them when they set out to do something.
My husband stands on his own two feet; my religion is not a factor. God created and decided for me to be born in a Christian family. It's not every day that a Lebanese marries an Afghan. I think God's hand is also in there.
I don't necessarily see myself as an activist, running down the street and knocking at every door.
There is a saying in Arabic meaning that every situation must be considered based on the realities on the ground. I can talk in some places freely, but not in others.
If I've achieved a higher respect for women and for their role in society, then I would be very happy. That would really be my greatest wish.
You take what's thrown at you, and you make a life out of it.
In Afghanistan, we have had a history of very strong women, and we need to reclaim that history and talk about it.
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