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Podcast: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Episode: Soraya Tarzi: Afghanistan's Visionary Queen
Description: Soraya Tarzi became Afghanistan's first modern queen in 1919. At a time when women were expected to stay hidden, she challenged norms, opened a school for girls, and fought for women's rights alongside her husband, King Amanullah.
This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Gabrielle Puyat. It was produced by Danielle Roth and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn.
The story was written and fact checked by Danielle Roth and ed...