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Welcome My Baby

Welcome My Baby

by AWWP | December 3, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Poems, Manizha

When I was born no one was happy
No one smiled

Girls Walking Home

Girls Walking Home

by AWWP | December 2, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Poems, Sumaia

All of this is forbidden to say and if any man
Catches me writing I will be stoned
I must write, raising my voice the way my teacher said

No Honor in Honor Killing

No Honor in Honor Killing

by AWWP | December 1, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Essays, Marzia

Honor killing is a crime committed against women and girls in my country by their own family members.

Many Sides to Gender Violence in Afghanistan

Many Sides to Gender Violence in Afghanistan

by AWWP | November 30, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Essays, Shogofa Az.

Afghanistan is a country where you can really find the meaning of gender violence.

The Short Life of Khadija Who Was Forced to Marry

The Short Life of Khadija Who Was Forced to Marry

by AWWP | November 29, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Essays, Sveto

She had not met the man, not even during the engagement, and the only reason that Khadija’s family agreed to marry her was that the man offered a large dowry.

Educating Afghan Girls Who Dream Big Dreams

Educating Afghan Girls Who Dream Big Dreams

by AWWP | November 28, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Fahima, Latest Essays

When I was thirteen, I woke up from my childhood and stepped into the real world of challenges. In Afghanistan the most important consideration is our culture.

For Rukhshana!

For Rukhshana!

by AWWP | November 27, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Justice for Rukhshana, Latest Poems, Pari

Every stone thrown at your
Innocent body
Breaks our country

It Is a Frightening Life in a Violent Patriarchal Society 

It Is a Frightening Life in a Violent Patriarchal Society 

by AWWP | November 26, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Essays, Shekiba

In remote areas of the country the men in power conduct courts that have no legal basis and credibility and punish people, especially women, for small “crimes.” They do not follow the constitution of Afghanistan, and they use brutal and inhumane punishments like death by stoning.

My Heart Hurts

My Heart Hurts

by AWWP | November 25, 2015 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Latest Poems, S Anonymous

This is not just the story
Of Farkhunda in Kabul
Rukhshana in Ghor
This is the story of thousands

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