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Es geht immer noch um einen Bericht über Afghanische Frauen. Wie würdet ihr 'vital concerns' in diesem Fall übersetzen?

...discusses how women could no longer pursue an education, the denial of medical attention (jf there were only male doctors available) and women could only be seen if they wore burqas and could not be outside alone (without a male).
Women quickly became more of a possession as they were not allowed to voice opinions and *vital concerns*.

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