“What’s the matter, Honey?” Dushan asked Chioma. “Remember how I told you that I really wanted that assignment on the latest Taliban restrictions on Afghan women?” “Yes.”…… Read more “Taliban Restrictions & Assignments”
Tag: human rights
It Hurts
She sat there, huddled in a corner of her room, hugging her Teddy, tears rolling down her cheeks. It was no use covering her ears. She could…… Read more “It Hurts”
Women’ s History Month
I learned today that March is Women’s History Month and it is a celebration of women’s contributions to society. Before Women’s History Month, there was Women’s History…… Read more “Women’ s History Month”
Sojourner Truth
Empowered by her religious faith, the former slave worked tirelessly for many years to transform national attitudes and institutions. According to Nell Painter, Princeton professor and Truth…… Read more “Sojourner Truth”
The Cruel Cut
Photo: The Guardian FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes…… Read more “The Cruel Cut”
Women for Afghan Women Video
I recently got an email from Women for Afghan Women (WAW) featuring a video. The video is produced by Leslie Knott and narrated by Dan Rather. It…… Read more “Women for Afghan Women Video”
Morocco to change Rape Law
Imagine being forced to marry the man who raped you? This was the horrible reality 16 year Amina Filali faced. This drove Amina to take her own life.…… Read more “Morocco to change Rape Law”
The Tale of Two Nazanins
Two women, worlds apart and living very different lives. Their worlds collided when Nazanin Afshin-Jam opened her email one afternoon and saw a message marked “Urgent.” Nazanin…… Read more “The Tale of Two Nazanins”
Mother’s Day Gift
Mother’s Day is very special for me. I love getting cards from my four year old. I enjoy going to the annual Mother’s Day tea party held at his…… Read more “Mother’s Day Gift”
Breakdown in the Closet
MAMA: Motherhood Around the Globe, explores the realities and ideas of a new global generation of mothers through art, stories, and powerful new voices. The exhibition aims…… Read more “Breakdown in the Closet”
Notes to Women 