Angelina Jolie asks for help, shares moving letter from Afghan woman despite education ban

Angelina Jolie is begging Congress to support Afghan women a day after Afghan Taliban leaders banned women from going to college. She did so by sharing a heartbreaking letter from her "young Afghan friend" and encouraging Congress to support those affected. “Today I received a new letter from my young Afghan friend. I protect her name and identity for her and her family," the 47-year-old actress began in her caption alongside the handwritten letter.

“Today the Taliban sent armed men to prevent Afghan girls from going to university. This is in addition to a total ban on secondary education...