The Taliban’s Ban on Books
The goal of this book ban is to minimize written content that citizens could be exposed to and potentially embed in their beliefs that contradict the teachings of the Taliban. While the prohibition of literature may seem like a small limitation in comparison to the others that exist in this country, it has severe consequences on how people survive under these conditions.
The Ban on Safe Births
The plight of women: No treatment by men and no female midwives.
No midwives, no treatments, no health care at all.
That is the future Afghan women are facing.
Turning 'Not This Time' Into 'Yes, We Can'
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to help ensure that no woman ready to take a bold step forward is turned away. Your generosity will enable us to expand Threads of Hope, open more learning spaces, and provide the essential resources these women need to succeed.
Job Opening: Program Manager
Sahar Education is seeking a dynamic and organized U.S.-based Programs Manager to support the development, implementation and monitoring, and evaluation of education programs aimed at empowering girls and women in Afghanistan. The U.S. Programs Manager will be responsible for coordinating program activities, and partnership development. This role requires strong communication and project management skills, as well as a passion for advancing education and gender equality in challenging environments.
Reflections and Resolve: Three Years After the Taliban Takeover
As we mark the third year since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, we reflect on the profound changes that have shaped the lives of millions, especially the women and girls of Afghanistan. This anniversary is a somber reminder of the hardships our sisters face under a regime that seeks to silence their voices and dim their futures.
SAHAR one of 35 finalists in .ORG Impact Awards
It's official! We are a finalist in the 2024 #ORGImpactAwards Quality Education for All award! Please share and cheer for us as Public Interest Registry announces the winners on October 8th at orgimpactawards.org.
“Another Year of Entrance Exams Without Women” Recording Release
For the 3rd time since the Taliban takeover, in 2021, women in Afghanistan are barred from taking college entrance exams. There have been no new women trained as doctors, lawyers, or office managers in Afghanistan. Best-selling author, Nadia Hashimi joins Shogofa Amini of Sahar Education to discuss the toll this continued gender apartheid is taking on Afghan women.
Breaking News: Women Allowed Limited Medical School Enrollment
They remind us that while progress is being made, much work still needs to be done. Our resolve to empower Afghan women through education has never been stronger.
The Taliban's War on Minds: How the Education Ban Harms Afghan Children's Mental Health
Since regaining power, the Taliban have weaponized education, denying this essential lifeline to millions of Afghan children, particularly girls. The ban on female education beyond the sixth grade is a devastating blow to young girls who aspire to build their futures but are now barred from the classroom.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
A child bride is sold for around $2,000. They are subjected to abuses most of us dare not imagine. And it is preventable.
40 Women Enroll in Threads of Hope
Besides learning how to read and write, the program aims to provide participants with the opportunity to gain skills that will lead them to become financially independent.
Round 3 of Stealth Sisters Underway
Each of these girls is a rebel, fighting to learn and to dream whilst the Taliban works to keep all women locked in the darkness of oppression.
