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Muna Barkat, a young Afghan female artist.

2 July 2025

Muna Barkat, a young Afghan woman whose art speaks of survival, perseverance, and the dreams that refuse to be silenced. “I'm not afraid of hardship or poverty... The only thing I'm afraid of is not being able to achieve my dreams. One of my biggest dreams is for my paintings to be displayed in a major exhibition one day. Not just for myself, but for all the girls who think they can't.” Her story is just the beginning. Follow along as we spotlight the power of storytelling all summer long. Video by YouTube channel.

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