
WAW Launches New Program with the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
In 2020, WAW is proud to have launched the Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence...
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WAW is a grassroots organization empowering Afghan women and girls in both Afghanistan and the U.S. to realize their full potential and advocate for their rights, while challenging societal norms to create lasting change and advance gender equality. We accomplish our mission through:
Providing protection services and humanitarian aid for vulnerable women, women-led households, and girls in Afghanistan through local programs and strategic partnerships
Establishing cross-province programs in Afghanistan to advocate against gender-based violence and for reinstating women's and girls' rights throughout the country
Providing casework, legal support, and educational programs to Afghan and other vulnerable immigrant and refugee women survivors of gender-based violence in the United States
Training community leaders and members about rights, gender-based violence, and culturally-appropriate ways to support Afghan and immigrant women survivors
All of WAW’s programs and services in Afghanistan & the United States are free of charge
See Our ServicesConnecting public sector and law enforcement with Muslim communities by providing insight on cultural nuances facing Afghan and Muslim immigrant women survivors

WAW provides critical services for Afghan women, girls, and families, both in Afghanistan and the U.S. This includes legal aid, case management, housing assistance, emergency shelter, food support, and healthcare access. WAW ensures that refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and vulnerable Afghan families receive the resources they need to rebuild their lives with safety and dignity.
Through English language classes, job training, financial literacy programs, and youth leadership initiatives, WAW equips Afghan women and girls with the skills they need to achieve self-sufficiency. Programs also focus on empowering young Afghan women to break barriers, pursue higher education, and become leaders in their communities.
WAW plays a vital role in amplifying the voices of Afghan women and advocating for their rights at local, national, and international levels. By fostering culturally competent spaces and providing gender-based violence prevention programs, WAW empowers Afghan women and girls to advocate for their future while strengthening their communities.

In 2020, WAW is proud to have launched the Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence...
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Lal Bibi is only 17 years old. She was forced into marriage with someone from...
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On September 21, 2020, WAW celebrated this year's International Day of Peace in 10 provinces...
Read moreHow we’re bringing hope and uplifting the lives of Afghan women, girls, and their families in the United States and Afghanistan.
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