Arefa Amiry I sprouted from the blood of Rabia.* Even if they cut my stems and leaves a hundred times…
Author: Free Women Writers
A Letter to My Fellow Afghan Women
Khadija Moradi Salaam Sister, In our land, time and space are pregnant with anger and violence. Violation of others’ rights,…
Where will you find refuge?
Arefa Baharat Saber This poem is for Manizha, a young Afghan girl who was raped by her father in Nimruz,…
Never Silent: A Brief History of Women’s Rights Movement in Afghanistan
Humaira Saqeb Part I When we analyze Afghan women’s struggle for their freedom in all its glory, we notice one…
I die every day, why am I still alive?
Florence Faqiryar This poem is for the thousands of Afghan women living with abuse, rape and violence. You are not…
What is terrorism, they ask
Shabana Bawar I sat by the window watching the sky Then I heard the sound of gunshots. I loathe the…
Contraceptive Information and Access Saves Afghan Women’s Lives
Awesta Telyar Azada A little over a month ago, a young woman named Nazifa passed away while giving birth to her…
A poem for my future daughter
Arefa Baharat Saber My daughter! My moon. My beloved: Do not come here. Except for the threads you will use…
Interview- Let Farkhunda’s Death Not Be in Vain: the Movement Continues
More than a year has passed since the despicable lynching of Farkhanda Malikzada for her baseless allegation of burning the Holy…
Interview: Afghan men have a responsibility to fight for women’s equality
In an interview with Afghanistan Times and Kabulscape, our founder Noorjahan Akbar spoke about the responsibility men have to commit…