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In a country where many women can't access higher education and some are forbidden from listening to – let alone playing – music, Humaira Sabawoon defied the odds and faced down prejudice to study singing, Kabul, Afghanistan

In a country where many women can't access higher education and some are forbidden from listening to – let alone playing – music, Humaira Sabawoon defied the odds and faced down prejudice to study singing, Kabul, Afghanistan

Sabawoon, pictured here with her grandchild and her youngest daughter Najiba, says the mother and daughter enjoy being classmates because they can practice together at home, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Sabawoon graduated high school in 1990, but war, mujahedeen rule and the Taliban regime pushed her education to the sidelines. She finally went back to school 25 years later,Kabul, Afghanistan

Alongside her studies, Sabawoon works as an editor in TV. Here, she’s pictured dubbing a show, Kabul, Afghanistan

When asked how she feels about music, Sabawoon quotes an old Pashto poem: “While my suffered heart was always sad /on the time of being sad/ a bouquet of smiles was the reward for those sad times.”, Kabul, Afghanistan

Sabawoon is one of only two mature students enrolled in Kabul University’s arts department. The other is a man studying painting, Kabul,Afghanistan

In a country where many women can't access higher education and some are forbidden from listening to – let alone playing – music, Humaira Sabawoon defied the odds and faced down prejudice to study singing, Kabul, Afghanistan

Displaced People of Helmand Province in Kabul living in dire conditions 20th October 2008

Hard Day at work, A Little girl is selling Balloons to earn her living 20th March 2015

Top View of Sakhi Shrine in Kabul 30th March 2015

When you are in Charge of your little sibling, On the streets on Chindawol, an ancient town. 8th August 2014,

Two little girls with camera shy pretty smiles, On the streets on Chindawol, an ancient town. 8th August 2014,

Everyday life of a Housewife in Kabul 22nd July 2013

Displaced kochi children in Qalay e Zaman Khan Playing through the sunset. 9th August 2015, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Ruins of the Civil War, DarulAman Palace. 7th August 2014, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Young boys on the way to school and a Man who has never been to school. On the streets on Chindawol , an ancient town. 8th August 2014,

New Face of Afghan Women, National Cycling Team, Nominee of Noble Peace Price 2017 25th March 2016, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Girls to learn Driving. Qalay-e-fatullah 24th October 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Reenactment of the Shaheed Farkhunda Incident. Shad Shamshera 27th April 2015, Kabul, Afghanistan

Leena Alam, an Afghan Actress during the Reenactment of the Shaheed Farkhunda Incident. Shad Shamshera. 27th April 2015, Kabul, Afghanistan

A potter busy in making Pottery, Istalef. 23rd July 2015, Istalef, Afghanistan.

Handcrafts made by Afghan Women in an Exhibition held in Kabul. 20th October 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghan Women from all walk of life participating in a Handcraft Exhibition held in kabul. 20th October 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan

New Face of Afghan Women, National Cycling Team, Nominee of Noble Peace Price 2017 25th March 2016, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Our gift to our Environment and Future Generation. Near Parliament House Kabul. 31st March 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Our gift to our Environment and Future Generation. Near Parliament House Kabul. 31st March 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

When you have the talent but not the right place to practice. 31st March 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Naw Roz Celebration in Kabul 31st March 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Girls to learn Driving. Qalay-e-fatullah 24th October 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Baking of traditional sweets in Kabul 11th July 2016, Kabul, Afghanistan

Baking of traditional sweets in Kabul 11th July 2016, Kabul, Afghanistan

Parivash Gauhari Riding like a knight. Qargha lake 21st Febraury 2018, Kabul Afghanistan

A Beggar woman in an Old Shrine in Herat 8th February 2017, Herat Afghanistan

When you are riding a horse a selfie is a must, Qargha lake 21st Febraury 2018, Kabul Afghanistan

An ancient building in Herat now used as a plastic recycling center 8th February 2017, Herat Afghanistan.

Afghan woman living in a shelter house with his son in Kabul. 11th November 2015

An ancient building in Herat now used as a plastic recycling center 8th February 2017, Herat Afghanistan.

The Enlightenment Movement Peaceful Strike in Kabul. 16th May 2016

The smallest Coffins are the heaviest, parents visiting the grave of their young son who was martyred in a Bomb Blast. 14th July 2017, Kabul Afghanistan

Cemetery for the Martyred of war Victims. 14th July 2017, Kabul Afghanistan

A grieving mother on the grave of his son Martyred, who was killed in a terror attack on the participants of the Enlightenment Movement in Dehmazang Kabul. 14th July 2017, Kabul Afghanistan

Displaced People of Helmand Province in Kabul living in dire conditions 20th October 2008

Displaced People of Helmand Province in Kabul living in dire conditions 20th October 2008

A Normal day on the streets of Kaah Firoshi in Kabul 3rd July 2015, Kabul, Afghanistan

A Normal day on the streets of Kaah Firoshi in Kabul 3rd July 2015, Kabul, Afghanistan

A Normal day on the streets of Kaah Firoshi in Kabul 3rd July 2015, Kabul, Afghanistan

Displaced People of Helmand Province in Kabul living in dire conditions 20th October 2008

When you learn to be happy about small things in life , On the streets of Chindawol. 8th August 2014

Baking of traditional sweets in Kabul. 11th July 2016, Kabul, Afghanistan

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Naw Roz Celebrations in Kabul. 20th march 2015

Reminiscing Her Past in a Photography Exhibition. 11 March 2015

Girls participating in a photography Exhibitions. 11th march 2015

A little girl during Naw Roz Celebration. 20th march 2015

DarulAman gardens. 31st March 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan

A coal Seller in Chindawol, Eyes that speaks a thousand words. 11th November 2014

A coal Seller in Chindawol during harsh winter. 11th November 2014

An Afghan Woman Selling Bangles to earn a living. 24th April 2013

A graveyard on the outskirts of Kabul. 4th January 2015

A Little girl selling water in tankard to wash/wet the graves. 4th January 2015

A Coal Seller in Chindawol. 11th November 2014

A little boy’s hard day at work to earn a living. 1st April 2015

An intense cricket match near the ruins of DarulAman palace in Kabul. 31st March 2017.

An intense cricket match near the ruins of DarulAman palace in Kabul. 31st March 2017.