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Author: Noorjahan Akbar

Why and How Afghans in the Diaspora Must Stand in Solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter

Posted on June 7, 2020January 5, 2024 by Noorjahan Akbar

Why and how to stand with #BlackLivesMatter and a few pitfalls to avoid when we do.

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A Love Letter to Myself

Posted on February 14, 2019January 5, 2024 by Noorjahan Akbar

Dear Noorjahan, You were born with a mission. Your parents named you Noorjahan Akbar- The Great Light of the World….

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Here is to another year of solidarity against global patriarchy

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Noorjahan Akbar

It is almost 2019 and we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for…

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You Are Not Alone, a year in review

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Noorjahan Akbar

Last year, we wrote You Are Not Alone, a book for survivors of violence in Afghanistan and around the world. With the overwhelming support…

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Sisterhood in Action: Supporting Soraya’s School

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Noorjahan Akbar

In October, we wrote about an inspiring woman named Soraya Hossaini. She is a 25 year old woman in Daikundi…

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16 Everyday Actions You Can Take to Help End Violence against Women

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Noorjahan Akbar

Every year, activists around the world collaborate during 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence to raise awareness about the…

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Happy International Day of the Girl!

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Noorjahan Akbar

This day is dedicated to celebrating the potential that every single girl has and renewing our fight for equal rights and…

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Why we must invest in quality education for girls

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Noorjahan Akbar

I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. My childhood was lost between bombs and rockets as my family escaped from city…

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Ending 2017 on a Good Note

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Noorjahan Akbar

Dear readers, The year is almost at its end. We want to take some time to thank each and every…

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Will a Young Student’s Suicide Change Kabul University?

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Noorjahan Akbar

Zahra Khawari, a young student at Kabul University, committed suicide after her thesis was rejected repeatedly by a professor at…

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