In a village deep in the mountains of central Afghanistan that has been ruled by the Taliban for a quarter of a century, women openly work alongside men at a vital health clinic. But one medical worker has a clear message to send: "It’s not like because I have a job here that means the rights of other women won’t be violated, says Mastura, a midwife. "It doesn’t mean nothing is happening elsewhere just because I have a job. We as women have to stand up for our rights." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES