THE GOOD DAYS Sh. Rasouli I am a girl with a world of dreams, Brimful with the pure feeling…
Tag: Afghan Women
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,…
Why Do Afghan Women and Girls Write Despite Threats?
Noorjahan Akbar Three years ago a close friend and I decided to publish a book of women’s writings in Kabul,…
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…
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…
What Makes You a Man?
Zahra W. You tell me that you are superior Why? Because you were born a man? I loved you, Not…
Poisoned Afghan School Girls’ Questions Remain Unanswered
Hadisa Osmani When I arrived at school that day I noticed all the students standing around the yard. They seemed…