Women for Afghan Women's Executive Director, Najia Nasim interviewed on Al Jazeera' The Stream about why more women need to be involved in the peace process. …
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WAW is #ByHerSide in Afghanistan
WAW’s #ByHerSide program in Afghanistan provides access to critically-needed health services including: treatment for survivors of rape or incest (including emergency reconstructive surgeries as needed); treatment for survivors of physical abuse or violence by family or community members; obstetrics and gynecological services for pregnant women (including nutritional supplements to reduce incidences of malnutrition and providing medicines such as pain relievers); and birth and after-birth services in a high-quality medical facility. …
Celebrating Afghanistan’s 98th Independence Day
On Monday, September 25, 2017, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Washington, DC hosted a reception to celebrate Afghanistan’s 98th Independence Day. Women for Afghan Women’s Director of Advancement, Kim Otis, and Advocacy Manager, Megan Corrado, were in attendance, where they were treated to a musical performance by Atiquallah Kakar and the singing of the Afghan and American national anthems by John Eaton Elementary School students. …
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