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Afghan Girls, Then and Now

Afghan Girls, Then and Now

by AWWP | November 17, 2014 | Asma, Latest Essays

All Afghan women thirst for education, freedom, and choices, but who knows how long it will take to make our dreams come true?

President’s Wife Must Be More Than a Symbol

President’s Wife Must Be More Than a Symbol

by AWWP | October 30, 2014 | Asma, Latest Essays

In fact, all presidents of Afghanistan have been married to well educated women. The main question is whether or not these first ladies worked in support of Afghan women.

No Arrests Made in Journalist Killings

No Arrests Made in Journalist Killings

by AWWP | October 23, 2014 | Asma, Latest Essays

The Taliban lured a young radio journalist Palwasha Tokhi from her home in Mazar-i-Sharif and killed her—because she was a female journalist.

Election’s Over, Time to Talk Peace

Election’s Over, Time to Talk Peace

by AWWP | October 13, 2014 | Asma, Latest Essays

We can see this deal between the two candidates as a way for opening the door to peace. Anything can happen in our country!

Debating the News

Debating the News

by AWWP | August 28, 2014 | Asma, Latest Essays

I like to read the news online during the day while I am at work, and then at night I watch Tola TV news at home.

Feeling Better after Diplomatic Visit

Feeling Better after Diplomatic Visit

by AWWP | July 31, 2014 | Asma, Latest Essays

Imagining a divided Afghanistan was a nightmare.

Waiting for the Recount

Waiting for the Recount

by AWWP | July 18, 2014 | 2014 Afghan Elections Project, Asma, Latest Essays

Nowadays, no one even asks me how am I doing with life or my job. The first question they ask is about the two candidates.

Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan Mubarak

by AWWP | July 18, 2014 | Asma, Latest Poems

Ramadan, month of light
Ramadan, month of patience
Ramadan, month of testing

The Voice of Rain

The Voice of Rain

by AWWP | June 19, 2014 | Asma, Latest Poems

The voice of Rain
Gives me courage to work hard
Gives me power to climb mountains

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