Lima was born in Kandahar and lived in Kabul till she was 6 years old. During the Taliban period, she and her family lived as refugees in Pakistan. She then returned to Afghanistan, where she is the founder of a group which helps local Afghan artisans enter local and international markets, co-founder of an emergency charity foundation, and works in a variety of other fields to help women find work and Afghan children to be educated.
Dialogue about Sexism
December 26, 2011 5 Comments
As a result of my interview with Dude, I found the biggest irony may be that many men are very satisfied with their gender role.
De Facto Partition: False Alternative for Afghanistan
April 1, 2011 10 Comments
Why is the Taliban still in Afghanistan? Why is Pakistan still supported by the U.S., even though they are supporting the Taliban? Where does the Taliban get their support and supplies, which are not depleted after nine years of constant war?
The Sorrow of War
February 11, 2011 33 Comments
I still have nightmares of the bombing every night from years back during the civil war in Afghanistan. I see myself injured again and again every night because I was injured when I was six. Often I ask myself: “Am I a normal human being now?” I wonder.
I Have Dreamed of You So Much
October 26, 2010 3 Comments
United we Afghan women can make history. United we can change the economic situation in Afghanistan and make our country strong again. United we can beat oppression.
My First Exam
April 22, 2010 13 Comments
The journey of two months came to an end. This was my last class and I would receive the results of my final exam. If I passed, this would allow me to step up to a higher level. All 45 of us were hoping. Everyone seemed to expect to hold the first position except me. The teacher announced the first and second highest scores of the class. Both were girls, and could you imagine who held the third highest?
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