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The Graffiti Artist
I was born and raised in Iran and in the last 3 years of school I wanted to chose art as my major subject but I was told that...
The Female Entrepreneur
Meena Rahmani is trying to introduce a bit of fun back into Kabul. My Name is...
The Favored Daughter
The true and inspiring story of how the abandoned nineteenth child of a tribal leader overcame poverty and prejudice to become...
Women of Change
Afghan women have struggled and continue to struggle to enter the workforce  in Afghanistan. These three...
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 In this month's Scene:Afghan Scene Magazine | ISSUE 92 | March 2012
The Graffiti Artist
Shamsia is all about the writing on the walls. Name: Shamsia Age: 23 years Practised art: 6 years Income: $ varied Price: $ not yet Banksy Location: Police District 2 I was born and raised in I...Read More >>
  
The Female Entrepreneur
Meena Rahmani is trying to introduce a bit of fun back into Kabul. Name: Meena Rahmani Business: Strikers Bowling Alley Age: Ladies don’t tell Start up cost:$1,000,000 Overheads: $35,000 per mon...Read More >>
  
The Marriage Proposal
New-found hotness “in-country” by Stuff Expat Aid Workers Like The typical EAW both loves and hates standing out 'in country' while trying so hard to blend in. If skin color, accent and (in)ab...Read More >>
  
Women by Women
New-found hotness “in-country” by Stuff Expat Aid Workers Like The typical EAW both loves and hates standing out 'in country' while trying so hard to blend in. If skin color, accent and (in)ab...Read More >>
  
My Silent Speech
Once when it snowed and now when it is snowing… by Maryam Rahmani When it snowed... I always wanted to touch and feel its softness - standing in the middle of the yard, I'd let the snowflakes co...Read More >>
  
On Women
The Angry Advisor categorizes the types of street gauping and rails against pervy come-ons and ‘knuckling’ by The Angry Advisor Winter is the one season in Afghanistan when women can relax a bi...Read More >>
  
Women and Reconciliation
Afghanistan Analysts Network’s Sari Kouvo responds to Anatol Lieven’s “Afghanistan: The Best Way to Peace”.  By Sari Kouvo Never propose a political system or solution for anybody that y...Read More >>
  
Women of Change
Afghan women have struggled and continue to struggle to enter the workforce in Afghanistan. These three young women have been successful. Here are their thoughts. Photos by Gelareh Kiazand Marina Z...Read More >>
  
The Favored Daughter
The true and inspiring story of how the abandoned nineteenth child of a tribal leader overcame poverty and prejudice to become the first female member of parliament in Afghanistan. By Fawzia Koofi with...Read More >>
  
Gowharshad’s Tomb Restored
With the help of master woodworkers from Turquoise Mountain, the fine woodwork at the famous Gowharshad Mausoleum in Herat has been rejuvenated through UNESCO funding. Photos from Turquoise Mountain...Read More >>
  
Afghan Solutions for Afghan Women
Assuming that such social realities will persist far past 2014 into the next several decades, the key is to change attitudes gradually, working within current cultural boundaries. By Lael A. Mohib...Read More >>
  
The Proust Questionnaire | Kim Motley
1. What is your idea of perfect happiness?  My kids being happy. 2. What is your greatest fear?  Becoming a single, cranky old woman walking around in sweat suits surrounded by a roomf...Read More >>
  
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