Last year, I highlighted 8 incredible Afghan women from 1st-8th March on the occasion of International Women’s Day. This year I will focus on 8 Afghan woman/women-led initiatives, organizations & businesses 2 highlight some of d contributions f Afg women 2 rebuilding Afghanistan.https://twitter.com/ShaharzadAkbar/status/969060177633792001 …
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@drops_afg is an Af research organization led by d incredible Mariam Safi.@drops_afg conducts research & also provides training & capacity building. Mariam & her colleagues work patiently 4 months with young Af researchers & writers to produce Women & Public Policy Journal.2 replies 6 retweets 52 likesShow this thread -
2/8 I learned about
@Nai_Qala’s remarkable work on health & education n central Afg through a exhibition in @ackuafghanistan. I then met d inspiring Taiba Rahim & learned about her commitment 2 educate.@Nai_Qala’s grassroots approach &its focus on rural Af inspires me.#IWD20193 replies 6 retweets 24 likesShow this thread -
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@solaafghanistan led by committed & capable@sbasijrasikh gives me hope.@solaafghanistan works 2 build a better future 4 Af through investing in education of young woman leaders from across d country.@sbasijrasikh’s presistent dedication is an inspiration.#IWD20192 replies 8 retweets 45 likesShow this thread -
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@FreeWomenWriter is run by my incredible sister@NoorjahanAkbar & a team f volunteers. Noorjahan has been a fearless & tireless rights activist & feminist 4 many years.@FreeWomenWriter gives af women a platform 2 discuss issues from education 2 domestic violence.#IWD20193 replies 5 retweets 36 likesShow this thread -
5/8 Kadbanu is a woman-run restaurant 4 female customers n Faizabad, Badakhshan, set up & run by young businesswoman & mother, Simin Karim. Kadbanu is 1 of d many examples of Afg women entering business & evidence that Af women's aspirations have changed across Af.
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6/8 Being a female athlete is a tremendous act of courage in Af & all Afg female athletes are my heroes. Special recognition 4
@khalida_popal 4 her dedication 2@AfghanistanWnt & 4 her courage n exposing sexual abuse & corruption despite risks & threats.#IWD20191 reply 7 retweets 33 likesShow this thread -
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@AWCCI2 is an important organization, resource & support network 4 Afghan businesswomen. It has steadily been growing 2 offer more services & meet d needs of its members.@WWafeq worked tirelessly 2 create & grow dis important institution. Her efforts inspire me.#IWD20192 replies 3 retweets 12 likesShow this thread
8/8 @abarzanan is an initiative by d incredible @RADAAKBAR 2 celebrate Afghan women’s contribution 2 history & future.This year, @abarzanan will celebrate 8 Af women, among them queens, poets, athlete, musician & a brave survivor f gender violence. Exhibition 2 b launched 2day
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@RADAAKBAR has been working 4 months with embroiders, jewelers, calligrapher, tailor, graphic designer & a musician to put this incredible tribute to Af women’s strength & resilience together. Her dedication & creestivty has been a source of inspiration.#IWD2019#SheInspiresMe1 reply 1 retweet 9 likesShow this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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