“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just […]
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The Empty Nest
Gone are the days when we gathered around our grandma and begged her to narrate fairy-tales. We used to listen with fear and delight. Whenever we felt lonely, we would badger her to tell us a story. She knew plenty of long stories appropriate especially for cold days of winter. Perhaps, sometimes she herself fabricated […]
You Are a Wonderful Mother if You Give Birth to a Boy
Throughout history, in many countries, including Afghanistan, giving birth to a boy is still considered a great fortune. When a male baby is born, families often throw large celebrations. They invite relatives and friends, cook delicious meals, and stay up all night to celebrate what they consider a great blessing. The mother is showered with […]
Afghan Women’s Historical Role is Disregard
Women have played a constructive role in the Afghan society and their names are recorded in the history for their active role and heroic acts. Women supported men during war and heartened them to fight for the protection of their national values and human dignity at the cost of their lives. Although the patriarchal system […]
Women’s Marginalization Will be Self-destructive
Women have been highly vulnerable in Afghanistan and their rights and freedoms were debated within all political administrations. In the two decades of the republic government, women played crucial role in social, political, and economic spheres. Their representatives engaged in the Doha talks, held between the United States and the Taliban leadership. But the human […]
The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan
A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world. When I was a child, Afghans had to travel to Pakistan whenever they needed to make a phone call to their relatives outside the country. Today, we face the real possibility that we may also […]
The Impact of Education on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Developing Societies
The Impact of Education on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Developing Societies Education is one of the most important tools for improving living standards and enhancing the social and economic status of women in developing societies. As women’s level of education increases, they gain the skills and knowledge needed to enter the labor market and can […]
The Role of Women in Advancing Social Justice in Developing Societies
The Role of Women in Advancing Social Justice in Developing Societies Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in the progress of societies. However, structural barriers, gender discrimination, and social restrictions have prevented their full potential from being realized in many countries. In developing societies, the achievement of true social justice is impossible without […]
The Role of Gender Equality in Sustainable Development
The Role of Gender Equality in Sustainable Development Gender equality is one of the core pillars of sustainable development. Without the equal participation of women and men in economic, social, and political processes, achieving genuine and lasting progress is impossible. The experience of many countries has shown that equal opportunities are not only a moral […]
The Role of Digital Education in Empowering Women in Afghanistan
Rapid advancements in information technology have created new opportunities for women’s education and employment in Afghanistan. Education is one of the most powerful tools for women’s empowerment, yet in Afghanistan, cultural, security, and geographical barriers have made access to education particularly challenging. The expansion of the internet and digital tools has opened new horizons to […]
