Afghan women walk on fine line between household tasks, formal employments
In Afghanistan, many women are expected to shoulder the dual responsibilities of managing the household while also pursuing formal employment. A conversation with 30 women
Category: Women
Poor diet, lifestyle choices blamed for surge in PCOS among women
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, leads to irregular ovulation, menstrual irregularities, excessive hair growth, acne, and weight
Exclusive: Women finding themselves trapped in the cycle of constant consumption
Across Afghanistan, many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of constant consumption. From purchasing new clothes to replacing household items, the drive to be
Afghan women see no hope in ‘symbolic’ international conferences on rights, freedoms
Following the collapse of the Republic and the sidelining of women in Afghanistan, numerous protests and advocacy efforts have taken place, including gatherings and international
OCD silently pushing Afghan women into dark isolation
Several psychologists in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, believe that anxiety, an unstable family environment, low self-esteem, and, in some cases, fear, contribute to the development of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in women.
Female academics in Afghanistan keep scholarly work alive despite roadblocks
Despite being distanced from academic environments, several female professors at both government and private universities in Afghanistan have continued their scholarly pursuits over the past three years.
Afghan women express discontent with media’s portrayal of women
In an effort to assess the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of women with the content broadcast by the media and evaluate how well the media has met their informational needs, Salam Watandar conducted interviews with 40 women from various provinces of Afghanistan.
The hidden harms of “exchange marriages” affecting Afghan women
The exchange marriages refer to a type of union where two families exchange their daughters to marry off their sons aimed at reducing the heavy costs of weddings, but according to the 11 Afghan women interviewed in this report, this has had devastating consequences.
Women in Kabul increasingly falling prey to kidney stone disease
Kidney stones are among the most common kidney-related diseases, and their prevalence is increasing among women in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, said health experts.
Women in Ghazni grapple with unwanted weight gain
Women experiencing the weight gaining issue, told Salam Watandar that, despite their efforts to lose weight, they have not seen any results.
A girl’s daring journey to shape her own journey
After the closure of universities for female students, 22-year-old Farah Diba, a student of social sciences, decided not to surrender but courageously pursue her childhood dream.
Women in Ghazni fighting against poverty via poultry farming
A number of women in Ghazni say they have turned to poultry famring to fight against the crippling poverty in the province.
