Happy Mother’s Day from the AWWP Workshops
My mother’s life was more complicated than mine today.
Afghan Women Meet with Taliban
Why are women trying to bring peace? I believe it is because it appears that the government is unable to get peace or to do anything for the people.
Childhood Memories
The day gone is gone forever and only memories remain in the human mind.
Tales from the Kabul Workshop: Gender Discrimination
Editor’s note: Yesterday (December 6, 2013), the Kabul Writers Group marked the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign with a workshop on forms of gender discrimination. Here are some of their stories.
Family of Love
Play on the piano, the keys of my heart—
black, white, red and all the notes
Bittersweetness
The triad holds us —
Life, love, forgiveness
Human Rights Day
I am an Afghan girl.
How sweet the taste of this word, freedom.
Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Begins
Because I am a woman,
I should not speak my ideas.
I should not have dreams.
I should not play football.
Queen of My Life’s Land
You are the one who does not sleep, but takes care of me.
When I get married, I will have to suffer it alone.