It's a continuation of hope': Paris-based TV station provides a lifeline for women in Afghanistan

"For us, it's a way to provide hope" said Hamida Aman, channel founder, underscoring the dire situation for women in Afghanistan, where they face increasing isolation and restrictions.

"The channel has seized on the surging popularity of satellite TV in Afghanistan to speak directly to those affected by what the UN has described as a gender apartheid."

"By day, Begum TV offers school classes in Dari and Pashto, giving girls banned from schools a chance to study; at night we discuss women's rights and mental health."

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