International Day of the Girl Child: Why Every Girl In Kashmir Deserves A Safer Future

A girl may dream of becoming a doctor, a teacher or a civil servant. She may want to start her own business or continue her studies outside Kashmir. These dreams are common among young girls, yet the path towards achieving them is not always easy. Over the years, girls from Kashmiri families have been paying more attention to their education—but for some, problems related to money, family issues and security remain.