Last week, my friend Shabana invited me to a small gathering of friends in her house. These parties, small gatherings, are the only option that remains for women in Afghanistan to have a little fun: we can get together and speak and have a fun time with each other insideContinue Reading
In collaboration with Amnesty International, this episode focuses on the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that the global community seems unable or unwilling to address: the plight of the women of Afghanistan. Host Tusher Shetty speaks to Catherine Putz, managing editor at The Diplomat, as well as Dr. Isabelle Lassee, deputy directorContinue Reading
Tooba Khan Sarwari had two key dreams in life: working in law, and pursuing professional cricket. The Taliban stole both of them from her upon their return to power in 2021. But the talented athlete and her teammates on the Afghan National Women’s Cricket Team have reclaimed their shared sportingContinue Reading
