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 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…- 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 18, 2025April 2025 | By Women for Afghan Women At just nine years old, Hamida has already experienced more hardship than…
June 20, 2023Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised…
July 13, 2020[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Zaafirah is 17 years old. She has just learned to walk again. Zaafirah’s tragedy began the day she…
May 13, 2019This powerful documentary featuring Women for Afghan Women (WAW) and our work offering support, protection, and shelter to women through…
May 13, 2019On the occasion of WAW's EXPO 2019: #CelebrateCourage, The First Lady of Afghanistan, Her Excellency Rula Ghani celebrates courage with…- May 10, 2019Women for Afghan Women's Executive Director, Najia Nasim interviewed on Al Jazeera' The Stream about why more women need to…
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