Salma Gul, 32, lives in a small barsati in an inconspicuous lane in Delhi. An Afghan refugee, she fled her country in 2013, fearing for her safety. A fashion show put up by an NGO she worked for, Young Women for Change, was criticised by a conservative faction. Back home, she was a women’s rights activist teaching embroidery to other women. As a child growing up under the Taliban regime, Salma learnt to weave carpets and embroider instead of going to school.
After five years in Delhi, Salma is finally finding her feet. She is part. . .