Written by Tahmina Aminy After growing up in war in Afghanistan, it has taken me a long time to cope…
Author: Free Women Writers
The Taboo Surrounding Women’s Names in Afghanistan Has Real-Life Implications
A campaign to fight stigma around using women’s names in public in Afghanistan has taken the country by the storm and made headlines around the world. Much of the conversation has, rightly, been about how we should not hide women’s names, call them by derogatory terms, or refer to them as “so-and-so’s mother”. However, beyond the fact that this taboo leads to women being known by the names of their sons, husbands, or fathers- instead of as individual humans- it also has other real-life implications.
You Are not Alone, a Booklet for Afghan Women Facing Violence
We are beyond excited to share Free Women Writers’ latest book with all of you! A guide for women facing gender-based…
Facing the many Layers of Misogyny in Afghan Society
Negah My mom called me to thread the machine needle for her. Her sight has been suffering. As I sat…
Two poems by Afghan women to give you hope
A Better Day Will Come Hosnia Mohseni Sister, The day will come when you and I will fly Over the…
“Street harassment ended my education”
Sonia and her classmates started wearing the burqa. They hoped it would stop the street harassment they faced on the…
Video- Stalking is street harassment
Stalking is a form of street harassment that is prevalent in Afghanistan and impacts many women and girls negatively. With…
I see you, Zulala
Marjan Asadullah The world first saw Zulala Hashemi when Afghan Star’s auditions were held in Kandahar and Nangarhar. Walking in…
“When I ignored my harasser, he pulled out a knife”
A young Afghan woman’s dreams are shattered when she faces street harassment and her brother blames her for it. One…
“I can’t go to school because of street harassment”
Afghanistan’s girls love learning, but street harassment prevents many of them from pursuing their education. This is the true story…