If people say harsh words to me though, I don't care. It's a risk to my life. The Taliban don't want us to be working, so they'll shoot us. And women who break their rules, they put acid on them.… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
When I came back from Pakistan, I wanted to take computer classes nearby. I asked my brother. I was in my home, cooking for… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
I have always used the burqa because men are using the burqa in the name of culture and religion to take freedom from women.… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
All the work I did was to challenge politics, culture, and women's rights. I felt like I really wanted to break out. That's why… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
If I start talking about my own hopes, it'll take hours. The biggest hope is that there's not any more discrimination between men and… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
If people say harsh words to me though, I don't care. It's a risk to my life. The Taliban don't want us to be… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
The burqa is a way of controlling the woman, but in the name of respect. Every culture or religion gives a different name for… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
For those 10 months back in Afghanistan after university, I felt I had no rights. It felt like I didn't exist. It was like… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
In Afghanistan I was doing street art because it was more open, but when I had a show, only men would come. I said,… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
If a woman is wearing the burqa, it's not her wish. It's more that she feels secure from the Taliban, secure from acid if… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
Afghans think the burqa is a permanent part of culture. But, if you bring it to Europe, how would people react? Afghanistan doesn't want… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
There are two ways. One is to be a puppet, follow the culture, and do whatever they want. That was mentally disturbing to me,… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
When I was 12 my brother told me I had to wear the burqa, but I really wanted to play, because I was a… — Malina Suliman Copy Share Image
