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Sesame Street's new Afghan character, a 4-year-old Afghan puppet boy called Zeerak, right, and her sister, 6-year-old Zari, left. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
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Afghan puppeteers hold new Sesame Street Muppets 'Zeerak' and 'Zari'. (AFP)
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An Afghan puppeteer reflected in a mirror as she records a segment for Afghan an version of Sesame Street called Baghch-e-Simsim. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
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Sesame Street's new Afghan character, a 4-year-old Afghan puppet boy called Zeerak, is seen during recording for Afghan version of Sesame Street. (AP)
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Afghan children meet Sesame street 'Zari' after a recording at a television studio in Kabul. (AFP)
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Afghan puppeteers hold Sesame Street Muppets 'Zeerak' and 'Zari' as they meet children after a recording at a television studio in Kabul. (AFP)
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New Afghan character, a 4-year-old Afghan puppet boy called Zeerak, right, and 6-year-old Afghan girl called Zari. (AP)
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Sesame Street's new Afghan character, a 4-year-old Afghan puppet boy called Zeerak, right, and her sister, 6-year-old Zari, left. (AP)
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Updated 17 August 2021

New boy muppet in Afghanistan promotes gender equality

Updated 17 August 2021

Last year, Afghanistan’s version of “Sesame Street” introduced a little girl character aimed at inspiring girls in the deeply conservative Muslim nation. Now a new muppet is joining the cast: her brother, who will show boys the importance of respecting women.

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