‘Burka Avenger’ Cartoon Aimed at Empowering Pakistani Girls
Animated TV series “Burka Avenger.” (Photo: “Burka Avenger”)
She's mild-mannered teacher by day, who wields super weapons by night. Meet the "Burka Avenger." It's a new superhero cartoon debuting next month in Pakistan. And it's aimed to show young Pakistani girls they can be anything they want to be.
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