The Way They Keep Afghan Girls out of School
In recent years, gas poisoning incidents have been reported in girls’ schools in many provinces , but there were never any conclusive investigations into who was behind them.
Why Good Girls Never Choose Love
“Traditional customs create many problems in Afghanistan. People do not believe in love.” —Zahra W.
People Wanted the Death Penalty for Farkhunda’s Killers
The families and friends of the murderers do not agree that the accused men should be either executed or sentenced to lengthy prison terms. It appears they did something to persuade the court to change the sentences.
The Good Father
The good father is a role model for his children
He adores his daughters
He does not despise them for being girls
My Life Guide
She was beaten up many times by Taliban while going to work in Herat city because she was outside without a male family member.
What Should I Write?
What should I write about Afghan women?
Their lives or deaths
Dreams or nightmares
Happiness or sadness
Their Hearts Were Made of Stone
In the Dari language, farkhunda means “happiness.”
Zahra W. introduction
Zahra W. lives in Pakistan as a refugee with her family. She has two younger sisters.
I Moan
How long will we write about the
suffering of Afghan women?
When will it stop?