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despite severe restrictions imposed on work by the Taliban.

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NEWS AT WAW

Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan
Aryan Antolin as its new Executive Director effective September 1, 2024,
following an extensive search by the Board of Directors.

Dr. Antolin steps into her role as WAW’s Executive Director with a lifelong
commitment to empowering Afghan women and girls, ready to lead the organization
towards even greater impact. She brings a wealth of experience in guiding
non-profit organizations in their growth and social impact initiatives to our
operations. Her commitment to advancing social causes and expertise in effective
communication and team-building will be invaluable assets to WAW.

Driven by her passion for social justice and equity, and the daughter of Afghan
refugees, Dr. Antolin is poised to strengthen WAW’s mission of uplifting Afghan
women and girls in their pursuit of brighter futures.

We are so excited to have Dr. Antolin on board!

Click here for WAW's Official Press Release on this announcement.


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girls, who […]
Read More


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A group of ladies gathers in a basement classroom. They gaze at each other a bit
nervously, small smiles creeping on their faces. They are all new to this
country, yet something about this gathering makes them feel more at home. For
these are no ordinary ladies. These are former refugees and immigrants from
Afghanistan. […]
Read More


LET AFGHAN GIRLS LEARN


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It’s that time of the year again, when children of all ages put away their
summer memories and pack their school bags with new notebooks and pens. They’ll
receive a Chromebook in homeroom and sit in clean, well-lit classrooms, at
laminated desks or tables. For some, it’ll be a new experience, entering
kindergarten. Others will […]
Read More


DISMANTLED RIGHTS


DISMANTLED RIGHTS

During the US-led NATO military presence in Afghanistan (2001-2021), the
Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA) advocated for the rights of women into law.
While these rights were met with skepticism, if not outright hostility, with
certain segments of Afghan society and the Afghan parliament, it was a promising
way forward. The Law on the Elimination […]
Read More


TO GIVE THANKS


TO GIVE THANKS

During this time of the year, Americans gather together with their families to
celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s also a time to reflect on what we have, who we
love, and those we miss. How fortunate we are to put that turkey with all the
trimmings on the table. To partake of pumpkin pie. Maybe fall asleep […]
Read More


NO FAMILY MATTER


NO FAMILY MATTER

Tragically, gender-based violence is considered a family matter in Afghan
culture and not taken seriously in Afghanistan’s legal system. Women who speak
up against their husbands may find themselves in prison if they have no male
relatives who will take them in. Women’s rights in Afghanistan have dissolved
into nothingness. So much so, that there […]
Read More


ASPIRING FOR INCLUSION


ASPIRING FOR INCLUSION

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women around the world,
regardless of their nationality, politics, economic status or ethnicity. Though
the United Nations officially recognized it in 1977, its roots are found within
the rising labor movement of the early 20th century. Women throughout the world,
who made up a large part of the […]
Read More


BUILDING DREAMS


BUILDING DREAMS

Since the Taliban takeover on August 15, 2021 Afghanistan’s education system has
suffered immensely. Wars and terrorists destroyed many schools, while others
fell victim to aging and neglect. After the Taliban’s rise to power, funding has
all but dried up. What remains is often a sad combination of crumbling
buildings, broken desks and equipment, and […]
Read More


TO BE OF SERVICE IN VIRGINIA


TO BE OF SERVICE IN VIRGINIA

The phone rings and a caseworker takes the call. It’s Marwa (not her real name),
whose husband threatened her again. He has the money, connections and enough
control over Marwa to strip her of all that’s familiar in this unfamiliar land.
After suffering years of abuse, both in Virginia, her new home, and Afghanistan,
the […]
Read More


A MATTER OF MOMENTS


A MATTER OF MOMENTS

On a sunny day, a young shepherd named Omar goes out to the field to tend to his
flock. As he does, his mother tended to her young children in their home while
his father began his daily chores. Without warning, the ground rose up and shook
violently, turning the soil into a liquid mass. […]
Read More


INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 2023


INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 2023

A society prospers when it invests in its citizens. This means it ensures that
they are well educated, receive proper health care and nutrition, and most of
all, recognized for their ability to accomplish whatever they set their minds
to. However, this is not always the case. There are many challenges that Afghan
girls, who […]
Read More


THE WELCOME CIRCLE


THE WELCOME CIRCLE

A group of ladies gathers in a basement classroom. They gaze at each other a bit
nervously, small smiles creeping on their faces. They are all new to this
country, yet something about this gathering makes them feel more at home. For
these are no ordinary ladies. These are former refugees and immigrants from
Afghanistan. […]
Read More


LET AFGHAN GIRLS LEARN


LET AFGHAN GIRLS LEARN

It’s that time of the year again, when children of all ages put away their
summer memories and pack their school bags with new notebooks and pens. They’ll
receive a Chromebook in homeroom and sit in clean, well-lit classrooms, at
laminated desks or tables. For some, it’ll be a new experience, entering
kindergarten. Others will […]
Read More


DISMANTLED RIGHTS


DISMANTLED RIGHTS

During the US-led NATO military presence in Afghanistan (2001-2021), the
Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA) advocated for the rights of women into law.
While these rights were met with skepticism, if not outright hostility, with
certain segments of Afghan society and the Afghan parliament, it was a promising
way forward. The Law on the Elimination […]
Read More
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Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots civil society organization
dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women
and girls in Afghanistan and the United States. In particular, WAW works to help
Afghan women and girls exercise their rights to pursue their individual
potential to self-determination, and to representation in all areas of
life—political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW relentlessly advocates for
women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence to
influence attitudes and bring about change.

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PLEASE DONATE TO HELP US SUPPORT
AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILIES ARRIVING IN THE US.



This is the time of year when we all hold our loved ones close. With your help,
WAW can give Afghan refugees a more joyous and peaceful holiday season. Your
fully tax-deductible donations to WAW helps us respond to this devastating
humanitarian crisis. Help us keep our people safe.


DONATIONS ON THIS PAGE ARE PROCESSED IN US DOLLARS.

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