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Young Women for Change (YWC),is an independent non-profit organization consisting of dozens of volunteer women and male advocates across Afghanistan

One Year and One Day

Monday, 23 April 2012 Written by YWC

Hello with lots of love, On the 25th of April 2012, YWC will become one year old. Because it will be Wednesday and an official day, therefore on Thursday 26th of April we will celebrate our one year and one day of our activities. On this day we will listen to good music, eat good food, share our activities, make posters, plan for coming events and above all, we will meet you people! Celebrate this day with us. Time: April 26, 2012 at 3:00pmVenue: Sahar Gul Net Cafe, Past Rabia Balkhi, Street 1, Karte Char, Kabul, Afghanistan See you there! Young Women for Change More

Haunting Reality

Sunday, 22 April 2012 Written by Mitra Qayoom

Written by: Mitra Qayoom You dont have to be a street child to be sexually exploited.....You didn’t see the innocence in her eyesyou just didn’t care; all you wanted was your basic needs to be fulfilled, even if that was by a childYou tricked her saying you’re her fathers friendYou took her to the corner of an abandoned shopsat her down and asked her to give you her handWithin seconds her hand was inside your pantsShe was afraid and didn’t know what was going onShe didn’t know what she was touchingWhen it was over you told her she could goAnd to say hello to her father from ... More

The Biggest Deception

Friday, 20 April 2012 Written by Kamila Ataee

First published here. (http://awwproject.org/2012/04/the-biggest-deception/) Written By: Kamila Ataee, Member of Young Women for Change Islam talks about justice and freedom for its followers. It talks about kindness and love. But when I read the Holy Quran and then compare it with the way some Muslims act, I find the Quran’s commandments are not often reflected in their actions. Islam focuses on peace, unity, humanity, kindness and justice. But many Muslims are betraying themselves and others with their behaviour. I want to describe the biggest deception. In the Quran, Allah says ... More

A Cage with No Borders

Thursday, 19 April 2012 Written by Mojda Ahadi

  Written by: Mojda Ahadi, Member of Young Women for Change Sometimes even in the western world the role that the Afghan parents play with their children makes it difficult for their children to prosper and reach higher aspirations in life. This behavior that the Afghan parents carry out on a daily basis with their children affects especially the women and girls of this strict, forsaken community. Living abroad one would expect to see any community of people live their lives according to the customs of that society; however the Afghans that migrate not only bring along themselves but ... More

Long Way to Go

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 Written by Wida Paikar

  Written by: Wida Paikar, YWC Member For centuries, gender roles have played an essential part in men and women’s lives. Both men and women portray different characteristics that represent who they are. However, these characteristics have led to many conflicts, creating a barrier between one another. Gender inequalities have affected both men and women in different scenarios but women are prime victims. For quite some time feminists have been strong advocates against issues such as gender inequality, reproductive rights, domestic violence and sexual harassment. These issues involve ... More

For a Better Future

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 Written by Kubra Zaifi

  Written by: Kubra Zaifi, YWC Member A right is not something that is given to you. A right is something that you have to achieve. In a country such as Afghanistan where there is just not enough support from the government, where all rules and regulations are male- dominated, and where everyday women suffer from several types of violence there is a greater need for an organization such as Young Women for Change to act and play an important role in supporting Afghan women and teaching men and women about human rights and ways on achieving those rights. Giving advice and mobilizing those ... More

Being Part of Change

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 Written by Jamila Ghairat

Written By: Jamila Ghairat, YWC Member Whether we live in the crowded bustle of an inner city or in a quieter, less populated rural area, we are part of the community in which we are living and have equal rights. In fact, Young Women for Change has given us a greater vision and connected us to a new pathway of life. By identifying the women’s problems in a community, listening to the other voices, and jointly reaching solutions; you can become a catalyst and resolve many issues in our own. Most young women are stuck in a self-imposed prison with no one to show them how to free their ... More