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…- August 6, 2026At Women for Afghan Women, legal advocacy is about more than navigating forms, deadlines, and legal procedures. It is about…
- 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…
March 17, 2026For 25 years, we have remained committed to Afghan and immigrant communities providing support, protection, and opportunity to thousands during…
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…- August 1, 2025At Women for Afghan Women (WAW), we know that safety and stability are just the beginning. Afghan women, girls, and…
July 9, 2025Soraya arrived in New York from Afghanistan almost two years ago. Having spent over 50 years in Afghanistan, when she…
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…
- April 14, 2025For the past two years, Women for Afghan Women (WAW) and the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center have…
January 17, 2025While healthcare in the United States might not be ideal, there are some things we can depend upon. Americans can…
July 25, 2023In Western society, education is often taken for granted. School is part of growing up. Kids look forward to socializing…
June 20, 2023Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised…
May 22, 2023After the Taliban takeover on August 15, 2021, Afghanistan has deteriorated into a state of humanitarian crisis. International donors have…
August 25, 2021Dates: Oct 4, 2021 – Dec 17th, 2021 Hours: 10:30AM to 1:30PM In-person class Low beginner class: monday, tuesday, and…
August 25, 2021Details Class schedule: Tuesday & Wednesdays 10:30am – 1:30pm Learn about: US History and Government Practice reading, writing, and interview…
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