The women of Afghanistan continue to lead a historic struggle for our rights and liberation and for progress and justice in the country. Join us in this fight by uplifting those who are on the front lines of this fight. While this website is an archive of writings from women in Afghanistan and the diaspora pre-2022, you will find here the stories and voices of writers and activists that remain deeply relevant for centering solidarity with the women of Afghanistan.
You can help elevate our voice by hosting a speaker or an event. We believe in the power of communities to bring change. Invite a Free Women Writers speaker to your school, university, organization, community center, book club, or conference to discuss gender-equality and progress in Afghanistan and around the world. We’ve already had speakers at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, NAFSA (The Association of International Educators), and American Association of University Women as well as dozens of universities and high schools. Contact us at freewomenwriters@gmail.com for more information.
All the material on this website and the social media platforms of Free Women Writers are for public use with attribution. We simply request that you give credit to the website and the authors of specific pieces.
Another important way to support our work is to share our books with your friends and family. We titled our first book Daughters of Rabia to honor this brave woman who was also the first known Persian poetess. A collection of Afghan women’s writings in defense of our human rights, the book was published in 2013. Read Daughters of Rabia here.
Our second book is a short guide for women facing gender-based violence. You Are not Alone derives from years of research, speaking with survivors of violence and our experiences as women and survivors. Access this book in Farsi, Pashtu, and English for free.