I have always used the burqa because men are using the burqa in the name of culture and religion to take freedom from women. Women are alive, they have their own wishes and desires, but all the time they have… — 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 I was their doll, and I was lost, somehow. My sister's husband brought me to an… — 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
