Let her out, Mr President.

She’s hidden. She’s concealed. She’s Afghanistan’s first lady. She’s Zenat Karzai.

But where exactly is she? Hidden in a house which has been cordoned off by four security check points, two body searches and a secret code. It could be the security situation that has prevented Zenat Karzai from coming out to the public, but she’s the president’s wife. She’s Afghanistan’s first lady, she should at least release videos or transcripts to support women of Afghanistan and promote women’s rights.

Lady Karzai is a waste! She really is! She’s a doctor, a gynocologist, yet she’s kept at home and all she does is read medical books. Her coming out of her compound will encourage women to step out of their homes and enter the workforce. Afghan women need a role model, not a western role model, but one whose shared a common life with them. Growing up in the village, in refugee camps, witnessing the same terrors, so that when she talks the other village women feel what she’s saying.

The security situation isn’t top notch, i know, but if Karzai can have an entourage, so can she. If he’s worried about leaving her with a group of men, perhaps a male relative can chaperone her around. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

The President locking up his wife isn’t doing his nation a favour! Let her out, Mr President. Let her out!

Please.

Oh and if she ever does come out, can i be her stylist? She needs one!