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Group of women open coffee shop in Kabul
A group of four young women have opened a coffee shop and library in Kabul where women and girls can get together to read, enjoy a cup of tea, or treat themselves to a sweet treat.
The owners of the coffee shop, called Dari Roya-e-Zan, which in English means a Woman’s Dream, is in Khair Khana in the city. It was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
For women who attended the event, this was a welcome initiative, especially for those barred from attending school or university.
With over 1,000 books to choose from, women can order tea or coffee, and read at leisure in a safe environment.
The owners, who asked not to be identified, bake their own cakes and other sweet delights, which are also available to customers.
An initiative like this has been widely welcomed by women in Kabul, especially young girls who have been barred from school above Grade 6 and from university.