If you have a harmonious society where people within the family are living in harmony... knowing what their responsibilities and duties are, and knowing how to resolve their issues and their conflicts without violence, then violence against women will be reduced, and women will feel they have a voice.

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.

They say Afghanistan is the worst country for a girl to be born. Hogwash!

You take what's thrown at you, and you make a life out of it.

It's important for me to have my family close.

People live, people die. It's always hard when it's a member of your family.

My mother was a working woman, and I was alone a lot. So I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom.

In Afghan culture, you don't date - you marry. Even talking to boys before marriage brings great shame to your family.