Marzia Nawrozi At home and abroad, Afghan women have been portrayed as weak voiceless victims of violence. Throughout the history,…
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Lessons from My mother, a Veteran Afghan Nurse
Maryam Laly My mother is a nurse. Growing up, she would tell me stories about her work and the women…
Hello from Afghanistan
Wadia Samadi Hello! Do you hear me? My colors are fading, my people are dying. I am crying for peace;…
Three years and counting
Noorjahan Akbar I came up with the idea of publishing a book of Afghans women’s writings when I was home…
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…
Four obstacles to girls’ education in Afghanistan
One of the biggest accomplishments of post-Taliban Afghanistan is the opening of schools for girls and boys. According to UNICEF, today more…
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…