August 26, 2026Five years can change the headlines, but it should not change our commitment. Since August 2021, the world’s attention has…
August 14, 2026Raihana was the top student in her class, with a dream she held close: one day, she would open her…- May 25, 2026Eid al-Adha is a celebration rooted in faith, generosity, family, and togetherness — and Afghan women are often at the…
- May 20, 2026Afghan women have long been architects of culture, memory, and resistance. Across generations, they have used art not only as…
October 17, 2025By Hafsa Jawed | Caseworker Women for Afghan Women – Queens Family Justice Center A client of South Asian background…
September 16, 2025For nearly nine years, Zara and her husband lived separated by borders, delays, and countless setbacks, waiting for a reunion…
September 11, 2025In Bamyan, Afghanistan, a powerful new initiative is helping women turn a cherished tradition into a pathway toward economic independence.…
August 27, 2025Our team at Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is proud to announce Lyla Kohistany will be joining us as our…
August 27, 2025We are thrilled to welcome Nila Ibrahimi as an honorary guest at this year’s HER Gala! Nila’s inspiring journey and…
August 22, 2025We are proud to introduce the incredible members of our 2025 HER Gala Committee. These dedicated leaders, changemakers, and advocates…- August 1, 2025At Women for Afghan Women (WAW), we know that safety and stability are just the beginning. Afghan women, girls, and…
July 14, 2025In Afghanistan, where the socio-political landscape presents immense challenges, Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is making a profound difference through…
July 9, 2025For four years, Safia and Farida, a mother-daughter duo lived with relatives in Queens, New York. Then, without warning, Safia's…
June 3, 2025After a long and harrowing journey through multiple countries, the Q family of nine arrived in the United States in…- May 8, 2025We are proud to share that Women for Afghan Women’s (WAW) Afghanistan Country Director, Fareed-ud-Din NOORI, has been elected to…
October 23, 2024Tragically, gender-based violence is considered a family matter in Afghan culture and not taken seriously in Afghanistan’s legal system. Women…
March 6, 2024International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women around the world, regardless of their nationality, politics, economic status or ethnicity.…
August 7, 2023During the US-led NATO military presence in Afghanistan (2001-2021), the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA) advocated for the rights of…
July 25, 2023In Western society, education is often taken for granted. School is part of growing up. Kids look forward to socializing…
May 22, 2023After the Taliban takeover on August 15, 2021, Afghanistan has deteriorated into a state of humanitarian crisis. International donors have…
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