The New Arab Meets: Afghan footballer Maryam Mehrzad, whose love for 'the beautiful game' turned out to be her salvation in a country where women caught playing football could result in being assaulted or even kidnapped by the Taliban.
The New Arab Meets: Fatema Jafari, a refugee, underground teacher, midwife, women's rights activist, politician and mother, who is working endlessly to protect women's rights in Afghanistan.