Bravery in Afghanistan.

The sad story of  Kathera is one that breaks many hearts. Living as a woman in Afghanistan, a largely patriarchal society hasn't helped either. 

Kathera was sexually and physically abused by her father for 13 years, from age 11 till age 23. Her mom Zainab was beaten and forced to painfully watched the horrifying ordeal. 

Kathera got pregnant, endured multiple forced abortions, and had two children for her father. He took one of the babies into the desert where he left it to die. 

Kathera's Mom, Zainab unable to bear the abuses anymore took the risk to escape with the children. According to Zahra, nobody listened till she went on TV.  Her father's relations threatened to kill her believing she had brought shame to the family and her death was the only solution.

Khatera announcing on National television was a desperate attempt that she knew could have severe consequences in a country where the judiciary system often incriminated women seeking for justice.

The abuses went on untill an NGO decided to go to court. The case gain widespread publicity despite the judge's initial negative stance, however they couldn't deny the overwhelming evidence of the result of the rape - her babies for her father. 

Kathera's father was sentenced to death but Khatera was no longer safe living in Afghanistan. 

There were several threats to her life and she and her babies were flown out of Afghanistan to France where she currently lives with her husband and pregnant for her third child.

Kathera's case has emboldened many young ladies in Afghanistan with similiar situation come out with their story.

Wow!!!!! What an odd world.