A young Afghan woman practices using a sewing machine to make clothing at the Department of Women's Affairs office in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 24. She is one of more than 50 women who regularly attend the vocational schools held at the DoWA that aims to teach women employable skills so they may financially support themselves and their families. Educating Afghan Women, DoWA director bests threats, promotes womenE28099s rights in Helmand 130724-M-CT526-872

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