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Author: Free Women Writers
Three Inspirational Poems by Afghan Women
THE GOOD DAYS Sh. Rasouli I am a girl with a world of dreams, Brimful with the pure feeling…
An Afghan Woman in the Hallways of Family Court
Rahima Safari “How can you do this to me? After all the things I did for you and your family,…
What I Learned from Women in Sar-e-Pul’s Villages
Massouda Kohistani Recently, I had a trip to investigate the security situation and its impact on the residents of Sar-e-Pul…
Has Anything Changed?
Sitara Hamidi I am a woman born in a pit of torturous traditions. I am the daughter of yet another…
Myths about Virginity Haunt Afghan Women’s Lives
Anonymous I was at a wedding party with my mother when we saw a beautiful young woman enter the hall….
I’m My Own Hero
Hosnia Mohseni Respected Sir, I have never asked a lot of you. Just for one day, step outside on these…
My Laughter is the Sound of Rebellion
Gulchehra Begum I am a woman From the tribe of Gawharshad Begum, From the blood of Rabia. I have the…
Menstruation Stigma Isolates Young Afghan Girls
Masooma H. Many girls in our community feel alone and depressed when they reach puberty. Suddenly girls who enjoyed…
Bold Voices: A Brief History of Women’s Rights Movement in Afghanistan
Humaira Saqeb Read the first part of this essay here. Not a weak willow to tremble with the winds As…