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Two Sisters, One Floor Apart, Play Dead and Survive AUAF Attack

Two Sisters, One Floor Apart, Play Dead and Survive AUAF Attack

by | Sep 23, 2016 | | 1 Comment

Two AWWP writers survived a terrorist attack last month by armed gunmen at American University of Afghanistan. The August 24 attack killed thirteen people, including students, teachers, and security guards. The two girls tell their stories for AWWP here. AUAF remains closed since the attack.

AWWP Writers Create Powerful Videos with StoryCenter’s Silence Speaks

AWWP Writers Create Powerful Videos with StoryCenter’s Silence Speaks

by | Jul 18, 2016 | | 10 Comments

We now proudly share with you our cooperative project with StoryCenter’s Silence Speaks initiative, launched to further amplify Afghan women’s voices by use of video storytelling. By presenting their personal stories as recordings accompanied by their own imagery, we believe these brave women’s voices will touch viewers deeply.

Update 7 October: We have added the sixth and final video to this series — “Who Says I Can’t Ride a Bike?” by Raha. Please click Read More to watch.

Sharing My Heart’s Sound: Afghan Writers Praise AWWP

Sharing My Heart’s Sound: Afghan Writers Praise AWWP

by | Apr 3, 2016 | | 3 Comments

“I remember in 2011 when I first heard of AWWP, I felt that a door had opened for me to reach my dream. AWWP is like an open notebook and each page expresses the dreams of a different hero-woman. AWWP lets women raise their voices even from behind the burqa, and shows that we can start to bring change, equality, and democracy. Who knows? Our writing might change our lives, and not only ours, but those of the people who read our work.” –Nasima

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