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In Kashmir’s Budgam district, many young women make a living embroidering traditional garments and rugs. But the long hours and poor lighting are taking a serious toll on their eyesight.
Ufra Mir is Kashmir’s first – and so far, only – ‘peace psychologist.’ In this strife-ridden region, she is trying to help women find peace in their lives and build it in their communities.
For many of the women whose husbands, sons or fathers have died in clashes over the disputed Kashmir region, photos are all they have left of their loved ones. Photojournalist Aliya Bashir explores the power of a single picture.
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