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The Mother-in-Law Problem

The Mother-in-Law Problem

by AWWP | May 16, 2016 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

In a society in which women have few opportunities to claim power, some women decide to use what little power or authority they have to control and oppress other women.

The Grit of a Woman Boss

The Grit of a Woman Boss

by AWWP | January 18, 2016 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

I want to prove that women are strong—I want these men to change their behavior so that the next time they are working with a female colleague, they will treat her fairly.

Violence at Home: The Worst Day of My Life

Violence at Home: The Worst Day of My Life

by AWWP | January 14, 2016 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

He disapproved of everything—my traveling, my education, my clothing, and my friends. So he disowned me.

The Girl Who Got to Be a Teacher

The Girl Who Got to Be a Teacher

by AWWP | November 19, 2015 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

In many regions the Taliban is still a big issue for Afghan children and adults and security prevents parents from sending girls to school.

A New Mullah Who Will Bring No Peace

A New Mullah Who Will Bring No Peace

by AWWP | October 26, 2015 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

This is a big concern—that our government doesn’t have a united strategy on how to deal with the Taliban.

She Thirsts for Eid: One Girl’s Story

She Thirsts for Eid: One Girl’s Story

by AWWP | September 23, 2015 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

Years have passed and still she is searching for an answer. “Will I have a peaceful Eid or not? Will I celebrate it or not?”

A Young Writer Escapes from a Forced Marriage 

A Young Writer Escapes from a Forced Marriage 

by AWWP | May 21, 2015 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

Life is going on, as always, with all its hardships, happiness and sadness and I’m trying to survive as always.

I Am Charlie

I Am Charlie

by AWWP | January 19, 2015 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

The pen in the hand of a writer, a journalist, or a cartoonist can be the voice of people.

The High Price of Freedom of Speech

The High Price of Freedom of Speech

by AWWP | January 10, 2015 | Anonymous, Latest Essays

Sitting in my room, a writer isolated in exile, I think about the five French cartoonists killed in their office yesterday.

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