A modest beginning turns into thriving space for women in Parwan
Dozens of women have gathered at a clothing and handicraft company in a remote village in the Jabal al-Siraj district of Parwan province, Afghanistan, working
Category: Women
Empowering women through sewing in Ghor
The constant hum of a sewing machine is heard as 36-year-old Firooza, with tired hands and a hopeful mind, continues to turn it, determined not
Exclusive: Spike in murders, suicides of women underscore grim crisis
Salam Watandar’s analysis of data on female murders and suicides in Afghanistan reveals that 92 cases were reported in the solar year 1403 (2023-2024), underscoring an ongoing crisis.
Confusing gynecological issues with appendicitis could cause infertility, warn doctors
KABUL (SW) – Doctors in Kabul warn that appendicitis in women can have serious consequences, and in many cases, misdiagnosis can lead to infertility. They
Defying disability: A young girl’s battle to overcome limitations
In a remote village in the first district of Kohistan, located in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province, lives a remarkable young girl named Zahra. At 19, Zahra, who shares her home with a family of eight, has defied the odds to pursue her passion for painting.
Afghan women entrepreneurs boosting local economy despite challenges
Findings from Salam Watandar based on interviews with 22 women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan reveal that, despite numerous challenges, these women have been able to expand their small and home-based businesses and achieve notable success.
With medication hard to access, Anemia grips girls in Ghazni
Girls in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province are suffering from anemia, saying that the consequences of the condition are presenting them with serious challenges. They add that ensuring a steady supply of anemia medication is difficult for them.
Afghan women falling prey to tonsillitis owing to poor hygiene, poor nutrition
Several doctors report that neglecting personal hygiene, poor nutrition, and an irregular lifestyle are key factors causing women in Afghanistan to develop tonsillitis (or enlarged
Afghan women persist in the workforce despite severe restrictions
Despite widespread limitations imposed on women in Afghanistan, many have managed to continue their work across various sectors, even creating job opportunities for other women.
A promising local clothing brand creates jobs for dozens of women
A modest space in a residential basement in Kabul city is serving as a beacon of hope for dozens of women and girls where they are engaged in beadwork and sewing for a newly launched indigenous clothing brand.
Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice claims sorting 30 cases of women rights
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) reported that the ministry has handled 30 legal cases related
Afghan women continue to play pivotal role in agriculture
Despite the current restrictions on women working in many sectors in Afghanistan, agriculture remains one of the fields where women continue to play a significant role.
