The U.S. Taliban peace deal agreement perpetuates patriarchal culture and gender inequality in Afghanistan. After nearly 18 years of war,…
Author: Maryam Laly
Eight self-care tips for women fighting injustice
One of the things that I have come to understand deeply is that the world we live in is not…
Building a Sisterhood in Afghanistan
Eighty-seven percent of Afghan women have faced some form of physical or sexual violence, according to research by Global Rights. That…
For the Afghan Women Who Came Before Us
This is for all the women who bent their heads so we could stand tall. Courage is not always loud….
Remembering a Champion for Afghan Women’s Rights, Sima Wali
Afghanistan lost an icon for human rights last week. Born in Kandahar, Sima Wali was a tireless advocate for Afghan…
‘What would people say?’—A phrase that harms Afghan women
Maryam Laly How many dreams, hopes, and relationships have been shattered because of this phrase, “What would people say?” Aspirations…
Five Afghan Women Who Made History
Maryam Laly The history of women’s struggle for equality and liberation in Afghanistan is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Many still…
Lessons from My mother, a Veteran Afghan Nurse
Maryam Laly My mother is a nurse. Growing up, she would tell me stories about her work and the women…