Archives: Activist Projects

Friday, November 22, 2024

Dr. Zahra Nazari: Empowering Afghan Women in STEM (STEAM)

This initiative aims to foster educational empowerment and technological engagement among Afghans, specifically women, both within Afghanistan and in the diaspora by increasing accessibility to educational resources in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), regardless of their geographical location. •... More

Friday, November 22, 2024

NIMROKH Media, led by Fatima Roshanian Afghan Women in Politics: Exclusive Interviews on Women’s Political Participation

This project is a journalistic endeavor aimed at enhancing women's conditions in politics and society by drawing insights from interviews conducted with women regarding women’s political participation and the future political landscape of Afghanistan. The insights gained from interviews emphasized the importance of their involvement in political... More

Friday, July 26, 2024

Adela Kabiri: Risk Management Training in Dangerous Environments for Afghan Journalists

This training is designed in response to the situation of journalism and news reporting in Afghanistan after the takeover of the Taliban with an aim to build the capacity of journalists who now encounter extreme danger in carrying out their work. • The website, http://www.khat3.com/, has been launched with an educational focus. The primary... More

Friday, July 26, 2024

Razia Etemadi: Words of Care for Women and Children’s Health in Hazaragi Dialect

The Words of Care project facilitated the development of a user friendly, dynamic, digital platform that translates medical terminology from the Hazaragi dialect to English. It is an open access tool for the Hazara community, interpreters, medical staff, and other individuals. Users can contribute by adding missing words, enhancing the platform's... More

Friday, July 26, 2024

Mohammad Jawad Zawulistani and Mohammad Aref Mohammadi: New Home, Old Memories

This project aimed to collect and publish personal stories and narratives of displaced Afghan activists who have arrived in Canada after the Taliban takeover of the country on August 15, 2021. The project provides the newcomers with a platform to share their own narratives and stories while helping the readers to better understand the... More

Friday, July 26, 2024

Judges Freshta Masomi, Zamila Sangar, and Wahida Rahimi: Comparative Study on Domestic Violence Law in Canada and Afghanistan

This project is a study conducted by former Judges Freshta Masomi, Zamila Sangar, and Wahida Rahimi. The study looks at domestic violence in Afghanistan, both prior to the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 and presently. These laws are compared to the laws relating to domestic violence in Canada. The two systems of laws... More

Friday, July 26, 2024

Razia Sayad: Child Rights Advocacy Toolkit

The child rights advocacy toolkit is designed to cater to a diverse audience, encompassing both Afghan and non-Afghan advocates who are committed to the well-being of children in Afghanistan. This includes child rights experts, students, child rights activists and advocates inside the country and those in diaspora. • It offers resources to... More

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