Every time she borrows a laptop, moves from one friend’s home to another, Parwin holds on to her dream—one day, she will succeed in securing a scholarship and continue her education.

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"Restrictions can never break the willpower of self-determined individuals. I am such an individual. No matter whoever rules the nation, I shall continue to fight to study and achieve the future I dream of."

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Every day, she learns hidden paths to information—from underground Internet courses to books passed on warily by friends. Even when the world seems to be conspiring against her, Khadija reminds herself: "One day, I will sit in a classroom again. One day, I will pursue my dreams again.

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