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This is a safe discussion forum for Afghan women and supporters of their voices to converge and discuss issues and share solutions.

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International Women Day for an Afghan Woman In the 21st Century...

by rabia.salihi | March 7, 2012 at 12:43 PM

From my home, and most other homes I know a little bit about, I don’t remember anything about International Women Day. But, from the time when I was small, I remember a book titled 8th March. … Read More»

Safe Internet Cafe for Afghan Women

by Young Women for... | December 12, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Young Women for Change, founded in April 2011, is an independent non-profit organization consisting of tens of volunteer women and male advocates across Afghanistan who are committed to empowering Afg … Read More»

A Love Story from Kabul

by Young Women for... | December 7, 2011 at 7:04 PM

I was nervous when I woke up on July 14, 2011. The signs were ready, the pamphlets and flyers printed, and my attire for the day picked. … Read More»

Afghan Land: A Toy in Destiny's Hands

by rabia.salihi | June 20, 2011 at 4:46 AM

Today I read the news about the bomb blasts in the central market of Kabul. As an Afghan girl the first thing that engages my mind is my family. Are they fine? … Read More»

International Women's Day 100 Years On: An Urgent Call to Action for Women's Rights in Afghanistan

by lthompson | March 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Originally posted by CEO and Founder of Women for Women International, Zainab Salbi on Huffington Post. “Hope is dying in Afghanistan.” … Read More»

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program in Afghanistan

by jadefrank | July 8, 2010 at 11:45 AM | Afghanistan Café

The American University of Afghanistan, in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona, is administering the third year of a highly competitive business training and … Read More»