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    Parvana Quotes Courage

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    Another person in life and literature who fits my definition of courage is Parvana from the book, The Breadwinner. She was very courageous during many horrible situations, but she didn't let anyone stop her. One example of Parvana being courageous was "'Get out of my house!" She yelled. She threw herself at the soldiers. (pg 32)" Parvana knew the risk of throwing herself at the Taliban but she disregarded the risk to try to save her father. This was a risk since the Taliban could've shot or hurt…

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    Malala Yousafzai proved to the world that even an ordinary schoolgirl could make a change in education. She left a legacy that helps people that need education. One of the hardest countries for girls to get an education is where Malala was born. In Pakistan the gender gap between men and women is large (Shamsie,theguardian.com). Girls mostly don’t go to school. They instead stay home and have to listen to any male who tells them something. Even for boys, it is hard to get an education.…

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    Have you ever heard of a girl who had to sleep with a knife under her bed and won the noble peace prize? Have you ever had something that is so easy to get for yourself and other people would die for but you have at your access? If you haven’t welcome to the story of Malala. Malala Yousafa is a teen activist who overcame many obstacles and is known for her many achievements. She is very eager to go to school and have an education which is something that kids in America take for granted.…

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    guessing that they would not mind of what they do. They have a really huge population so the mayor of Pakistan has to work really hard to try to get the city the things that he thinks they need. sometimes the people may go up to the major and request that he gets the community something that they think is necessary. Also the things that stood out to me from I Malala is how the Taliban just took over Pakistan like it was nothing. it's like they take over countries all the time so they already…

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    (MIP-2)The Taliban rule that women cannot go outside without a male creates conflict for Najmah and Nusrat, but both find a way to bend those rules to their advantages. (SIP-A) As Najmah travels to the Pakistani border, she disguises herself as a boy to hide her real identity as a girl because of these Taliban laws. (STEWE-1) Khalida, another women traveling with Najmah, tells her that “'It isn't safe for a woman or girl in a strange city,'...shifting her chin toward where the Pashtun talib had…

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    populace may be persuade not to cooperate with U.S Forces covertly. The United States currently maintains a good relationship with Pakistan. This positively effects HUMINT Operations because it allows HUMINT to work in a permissive environment. Responses. Sustaining United States and Pakistan’s relationship because of the overall value of Al Qaeda leadership hiding in Pakistan. During this period, HUMINT can conduct screenings, interrogations and liaison operations. Liaison Operation might be…

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    Research Paper On Taliban

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    The Taliban ("students of Islam"), also transliterated as Taleban, is an Islamist movement which ruled most of Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001, despite having diplomatic recognition from only three countries: the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. The most influential members, including Mullah Mohammed Omar, the leader of the movement, were simple village ulema (Islamic religious scholars). Taliban legend has it that in the spring of 1994, upon hearing of the abduction and rape…

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    There are many ways a person could be driven to undertake a mission. Farah Ahmadi from The Other Side of the Sky was driven to undertake her mission because she wanted her and her mother to make it to Pakistan safely. Annie Johnson was driven to undertake her mission because she wanted to support her kids. Ernesto's from Barrio Boy was driven to undertake his mission because he was moved to America. Farah Ahmadi was driven to undertake her mission because she wanted her and her mother, the…

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    and take care of children in Pakistan. In Pakistan a female could only go outside with a related male accompanying them. A female was half a witness at court. There are arranged marriages in Pakistan. Women were controlled by men. Malala is a girl who spoke against the Taliban. She wanted education for girls. She was named after Malalai. Malalai was a woman that inspired the Afghan army to defeat the British. Benazir Bhutto was the first female prime minister of Pakistan. Malalai and Benazir…

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    Journal Three Firoozeh Dumas says that Americans know very little about Iran and Iranians, and I agree. Before reading her book, I would have been confused and lost if anyone asked more for any information about Iran. After reading Funny in Farsi I feel as thought I have a better understanding of Iran, Iranian culture, and Iranian Americans. One of the most interesting things I learned, was how American’s views and opinions of Iran and Iranian people changed after the Iranian Revolution and…

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