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The Taliban has silenced women's voices across Afghanistan.

However, women's radio station Radio Begum remains on the airwaves.

Begum is a historic title in South Asia.

It's now used to describe a married Muslim woman.

Radio Begum made its first broadcast in 2021, on 8th March, which is International Women's Day.

Taliban rule ended most women's rights to work and education.

But Radio Begum has continued its programmes, which provide education, book readings and phone-in advice shows.

Hamida Aman set up Radio Begum and believes it will survive.

Although Radio Begum remains on air, the Taliban have demanded some changes.

Men and women are unable to share workspaces and pop music has been banned.

Only traditional songs and quiet music are permitted.

However, the studio transforms into a classroom twice a day, when people attend lessons in person.

Mursal values this rare opportunity.

The purpose of Radio Begum was to offer women a space to share thoughts, feelings and experiences.

However, since girls have been denied their education, the station has become one of the few options for continuing learning.

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