Question

What does the statement, "Excuse me. The women are the eyesight of Afghanistan, and unfortunately you all are blind. And I really want to give you some sight.'" mean? What was Jan saying to those that tried to stop her?

Answer 1

Answer:

The phrase means that women are extremely important for the good development of Afghanistan and those who thought otherwise would have their lives harmed.

Jan was saying concepts that advocated providing education to women in Afghanistan when some men tried to stop her.

Explanation:

This question is about the article "Acid attacks, poison: What Afghan girls risk by going to school" that tells the story of how Jan positioned himself against the abusive Taliban government and his attempt to prevent girls from accessing quality education .

Jan founded a school where girls could receive quality education in Afghanistan and some men associated with the Taliban who forbid women to study tried to stop it, forcing it to turn the school into a school for boys only, "because the backbone of Afghanistan is our boys. " At that moment, Jan took a stand against it and stated that girls are extremely important for the success of the country and of all people, saying: "The women are the eyesight of Afghanistan, and unfortunately you all are blind. And I really want to give you some sight.“