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An Open Letter To The Afghan Girls Robotics Team From Afghan-American Writer Pary Shuaib

Guest ContributorJuly 20, 2017

Dear Sisters, Like many Afghans, I didn’t know much about Robotics, but felt deeply saddened when I heard that your visa was denied – twice – and you almost ...

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Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team Are Being Bullied For Wearing Athletic Clothing During Match

Guest ContributorFebruary 16, 2018

By Free Women Writers - Here's some context: Two weeks ago, Afghanistan and Jordan’s women’s football teams had a match. Since then, a vicious online campaign h...

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Actress And Advocate Leena Alam Has A Message For Afghan Women: “Do Not Give Up On Your Dreams”

Guest ContributorNovember 3, 2017

By Pary Shuaib - Leena Alam is a well-known actress and advocate from Afghanistan. She has won awards for her roles in movies including Unknown, Moving in a Cir...

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Hangama Amiri The Next President Afghan Women

Feminist Afghan-Canadian Artist Uses Her Brush To Advocate For Women’s Rights

wyskAugust 17, 2017

By Pary Shuaib - Hangama Amiri is an up-and-coming Afghan-Canadian artist. She graduated from NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was a Canadian Fulbri...

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Shamila Kohestani: Empowering Young Women Through Sports In Afghanistan And Around The World

Guest ContributorFebruary 24, 2017

"When I kicked the soccer ball for the first time, I felt as if nothing existed around me that could prevent me from doing what I wanted. "...

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