Reality is stacked against them. Grinding poverty makes university a distant dream, while traditional Muslim society discourages women from pursuing their studies. I know I cannot stop if I want to succeed and be somebody. Like others in Gaza's eight refugee camps, their school is run by the United Nations. The Palestinian Authority pays for the education of the top scholars in each school.
Some scholarships lead to overseas study.
The other girls share the hope. Despite their ambitions, the girls said they would never go against their parents' wishes. Tell us what you think.