Shaharzad Akbar on Twitter: "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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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 28 Feb 2019

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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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1/2 Started a tradition of 8 days, 8 women on my blog in 2011 (yes blogging was still the thing for me then). From 1-8th March for 3 years, I wrote about women who inspired me. Continuing the tradition on Facebook this year.

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 28 Feb 2019

1/8 @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.

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 1 Mar 2019

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. #IWD2019

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 2 Mar 2019

3/8 @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. #IWD2019

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 3 Mar 2019

4/8 @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. #IWD2019⁠

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 4 Mar 2019

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. #IWD2019

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 5 Mar 2019

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. #IWD2019

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 6 Mar 2019

7/8 @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. #IWD2019

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Shaharzad Akbar‏Verified account @ShaharzadAkbar 7 Mar 2019

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 #SheInspiresMe
  
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