WOMEN OF COURAGE: Shaima

Shaima Razayee, 20, VJ for Tolo T.V. , a new private t.v. channel that shows international movies, music videos and fashion shows for the youth in Afghanistan. Shaima was also one of the few women in Afghanistan who dared to walk around outside in western clothing and no headscarf. She was fired recently after the station and Shaima were condemned by conservative Muslim clerics. Investigations are continuing into her death, or possible murder.
Shaima

Shaima Razayee, 20, VJ for Tolo T.V. , a new private t.v. channel that shows international movies, music videos and fashion shows for the youth in Afghanistan. Shaima was also one of the few women in Afghanistan who dared to walk around outside in western clothing and no headscarf. She was fired recently after the station and Shaima were condemned by conservative Muslim clerics. Investigations are continuing into her death, or possible murder.