Afghanistan's version of 'Sesame Street' promotes gender equality with a new muppet
 

Afghanistan's version of 'Sesame Street' promotes gender equality with a new muppet
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Afghanistan's version of Sesame Street, Baghch-e-Simsim, introduced a new muppet, Zeerak, who's spreading the importance of women's education.

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Zeerak is the 4-year-old brother of Zari, who made her debut last year. According to AFP, the producers of the show hope that Zeerak, who looks up to his older, educated sister, will inspire positive attitudes about women's education in Afghanistan.

Meet Zeerak, @sesamestreet's 2nd Afghan muppet, proudly teaching boys in the war-torn country to love their sisters: https://t.co/qP1D9PiaBd pic.twitter.com/whljt5DJlL

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