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In the heavily patriarchal society of Afghanistan, there is one tradition which allows girls access to the male world: Bacha posh

Video. 'Bacha posh: where young girls secretly live as boys in Afghanistan

Updated: 18/01/2022 - 14:05 GMT+1

'Bacha posh' presents both harrowing joys and traumatic limitations to families who choose to partake in the Afghan custom with their daughters.

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