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A Wish for Peace, New Year 2016

A Wish for Peace, New Year 2016

by AWWP | January 1, 2016 | Latest Essays, Mariam

Whenever I think about celebrating the first day of 2016, the word that comes into my mind is “peace.”

Eid Mubarak to My Family and May We Know Peace

Eid Mubarak to My Family and May We Know Peace

by AWWP | July 27, 2015 | Latest Essays, Mariam

I replied, “Thank you and same for you. I really miss you all.” But in truth I wished that nobody would wish me Eid Mubarak because then I started to cry.

In Peshawar, I Pray for Peace

In Peshawar, I Pray for Peace

by AWWP | December 20, 2014 | Latest Essays, Mariam

I wish for understanding for the murdered children and am praying for peace in the world.

A Lonely Rain

A Lonely Rain

by AWWP | August 18, 2014 | Latest Poems, Mariam

Me and my loneliness. An empty world.

On a Sleepless Night I Dream of Peace

On a Sleepless Night I Dream of Peace

by AWWP | April 4, 2014 | 2014 Afghan Elections Project, Latest Essays, Mariam

I watched the news on the execution-style killing of nine people—including foreigners—in a strongly guarded luxury hotel in Kabul during Nowruz on March 21.

Power of Islam

Power of Islam

by AWWP | December 30, 2013 | Latest Essays, Mariam

Under Islam, men and women are meant to share equal roles in the family and society.

Many Meanings

Many Meanings

by AWWP | December 16, 2013 | Latest Poems, Mariam

I have heard many meanings
Life is beautiful, an endless sea of love
A broken mirror of the heart

Voices of Afghanistan: It’s Not about Clothing

Voices of Afghanistan: It’s Not about Clothing

by AWWP | August 19, 2013 | Latest Essays, Mariam

I think people like to talk about Aryana and pay attention to what she wears because she is the best female singer from Afghanistan.

The Importance of Family

The Importance of Family

by AWWP | August 1, 2013 | Latest Essays, Mariam

I am the mother of six: I have two daughters and four sons. Our little house is always full of love and compassion.

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