Entries by Maryam Singh

Women* empowerment in the context of flight

“What women* experience on the run is associated with great helplessness and thus exactly the opposite of empowerment. Therefore, self-empowerment is of very central importance. It enables to move from a self-image as “victim” to “survivor”.” (Dr.in Barbara Preitler, Hemayat)

Fight for the rights of Afghan women

Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the living situation of women in Afghanistan has been affected beyond all measure. Women and girls suffer from a lack of freedom, a lack of access to education starting from the seventh grade and to universities, to recreational and medical facilities … New violent attacks on women and girls in the country are reported almost daily.