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آدم نما

آدم نما

by AWWP | May 11, 2016 | Farzana T., Justice for Farkhunda, ورکشاپ دری

قطره‌ی اشکی شدم روزیکه دیدم من ترا
خفته در خون بودی وافتاده زیر دست وپا

Was There Corruption in the Court?

Was There Corruption in the Court?

by AWWP | July 27, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Essays, Shokria

The government has not dealt with the root problems of bribery in our government or courts. There is no overnight solution.

There Is No Justice in Afghanistan, Only Shouts and Curses

There Is No Justice in Afghanistan, Only Shouts and Curses

by AWWP | July 23, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Essays, Nasima

This is a land of horror and shouting where all are depressed and disappointed.

A Dark Night

A Dark Night

by AWWP | June 1, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Poems, Sveto

A nightmare
The clock tick tocks
My heart beats fast

My Voice Is My Action

My Voice Is My Action

by AWWP | May 11, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Essays, Pari

I believe the violence comes from our religious thoughts, as they are being represented by men.

Farkhunda Said

Farkhunda Said

by AWWP | May 11, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Poems, Sadia S.

I had a crowd that day
and I have a crowd today.

The Flawed Trial of Farkhunda’s Killers

The Flawed Trial of Farkhunda’s Killers

by AWWP | May 7, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Essays, Sitara

I fear that the real leaders in the murder of Farkhunda will never be tried.

Their Hearts Were Made of Stone

Their Hearts Were Made of Stone

by AWWP | April 9, 2015 | Justice for Farkhunda, Latest Essays, Zahra W.

In the Dari language, farkhunda means “happiness.”

Her Force Lives On: Afghan Women Bear Witness to Farkhunda’s Murder with Poetry

Her Force Lives On: Afghan Women Bear Witness to Farkhunda’s Murder with Poetry

by AWWP | April 7, 2015 | AWWP News, Justice for Farkhunda

As we begin National Poetry Month in the United States, we offer this powerful piece from Stacy Parker Le Melle, who shares the poignant work of poets from the Afghan Women’s Writing Project (AWWP), a program that helps women and girls write about their lives and dreams.

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