Editors note: On the 8th March 2013, people around the world celebrated international women’s day. Pax Populi did this by honouring the women of Afghanistan and raising awareness about their struggle for rights through the “Be Inspired” initiative, a webpage sharing with the world the triumphs, challenges and future visions of Read more…
Editor’s Note: Fereshteh Forough is a founding partner of the Afghan Citadel Software Company (ACSC). Currently she is working as the Central and South Asia Liaison for Citadel of New York and is the main writer for “An Afghan Perspective” on the 60 Minutes page at the Film Annex, where Read more…
Editor’s Note: Today, we continue our series “Honoring the Women of Afghanistan,” by posting the essay, “The Invisible Women of Afghanistan,” by the Pax Populi Scholar, Shogofa. She has been a steady, relentless advocate for the advancement of education for the girls and women of Afghanistan. Here she reflects on how Read more…
Editor’s Note: Today is International Women’s Day and around the world women and men are recognizing and celebrating the vitally important contributions of women in every society. And while this celebration is significant globally, perhaps nowhere is it more important to honor women than in Afghanistan. Facing tremendous adversity, they are the Read more…