Why and how to stand with #BlackLivesMatter and a few pitfalls to avoid when we do.
Author: Noorjahan Akbar
A Love Letter to Myself
Dear Noorjahan, You were born with a mission. Your parents named you Noorjahan Akbar- The Great Light of the World….
Here is to another year of solidarity against global patriarchy
It is almost 2019 and we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for…
You Are Not Alone, a year in review
Last year, we wrote You Are Not Alone, a book for survivors of violence in Afghanistan and around the world. With the overwhelming support…
Sisterhood in Action: Supporting Soraya’s School
In October, we wrote about an inspiring woman named Soraya Hossaini. She is a 25 year old woman in Daikundi…
16 Everyday Actions You Can Take to Help End Violence against Women
Every year, activists around the world collaborate during 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence to raise awareness about the…
Happy International Day of the Girl!
This day is dedicated to celebrating the potential that every single girl has and renewing our fight for equal rights and…
Why we must invest in quality education for girls
I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. My childhood was lost between bombs and rockets as my family escaped from city…
Ending 2017 on a Good Note
Dear readers, The year is almost at its end. We want to take some time to thank each and every…
Will a Young Student’s Suicide Change Kabul University?
Zahra Khawari, a young student at Kabul University, committed suicide after her thesis was rejected repeatedly by a professor at…