Still I Rise....

If you read just one thing today about the betrayal of the Afghan people and the handover of Afghanistan to the Taliban, let it be this powerful piece. Four years on, life remains an open wound for millions. By Dr. Lima Halima-Khalil. https://t.co/ucUNk6NDJN @Limaahmad

It has been four years that on this day I could not make peace with myself or what really happened. These 4 years have taught me what it means to hold on to identity, and test the limits of how much hope a heart can bear before breaking. @themeteor https://t.co/behG1ATvwk

For you my sister @NKhalilAhmad. It is a wrap! @OmaidSharifi

When people ask why Afghans are not becoming a nation, one of the answers is “we don’t like each other” I was told this by one of my study participants. Below thread is about an Afghan who might have proven this point. Read this third 👇

⁦@NKhalilAhmad⁩ it is again June 27, and I am again here trying to make sense of what happened

“NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE” after bombing them?

Personal Reflections on the Recent U.S. Visa and Travel Ban on Afghanistan Afghans have repeatedly faced harsh blows, often unjustly and undeservedly. Reflecting briefly on Afghanistan's contemporary history, it becomes clear how external forces have significantly shaped and

Today, once again, I find myself struggling to find the words to express my feelings. For nearly four years, Afghans have been trapped in a relentless limbo, their lives consumed by a crushing uncertainty shaped by U.S. bipartisan politics. To call Afghan lives pawns in a game of

I’ve only voted twice in my life, and the last time was in Afghanistan’s 2019 presidential election. I remember the fear—the constant threat of explosions or Taliban attacks had paralyzed the whole country. According to UN, over 100 security incidents were recorded that day, with

It is again that day and again that hour my sister 💔 Difficult Year, Lost Dreams @NKhalilAhmad

I love the amazing turnout on the streets in #Afghanistan for the success of the #cricket team. I wish these men and boys would also come out to support women and girl's rights. Time to step up! There is no nation without women and girls!

Read my 🧵👇🏼re Doha 3rd meeting-(views are personal not my office) 1. It is worrying that there is division within UN entities on Afghanistan. For 3rd time SR on human rights situation for 🇦🇫 is not invited- not human rights issues are included in the agenda of this meeting.

All human rights of women of Afghanistan being stripped away is not an acute issue for this lady and of course the UN

Happy #Nowruz ! How do Afghans celebrate the Persian new year? @Limaahmad gives the Asian Diaspora Project a glimpse into her plans for this ancient holiday.

Thank you @Limaahmad for speaking about my favorite and one of the oldest celebrations and holidays on earth, #Nawruz @AsiaSociety

My beautiful and patriotic sister, @Limaahmad, a symbol of Afghan pride, explains how Afghans celebrate #Nowruz . This ancient tradition, over 3000 years old, marks the Spring equinox, symbolizing hope and prosperity for Afghans. It’s a beautiful expression of our culture, one

“The women of Afghanistan want to leave because they do not see any future for themselves or their daughters in this country. As we mark International Women’s Day, perhaps a pertinent question to ponder is, what happens to a country when its women leave?”

Thank you for being my cheerleaders all the time. I love you both 🫂

@antaraganguli @UNGEI @Limaahmad @emilyywu @ghostislandme “No child was born wanting to hurt someone else… we are teaching them this. We are teaching a very toxic masculinity to boys and they are growing up thinking that they have to amass territory and power to be successful.” - @antaraganguli of @UNGEI

@antaraganguli @UNGEI “For almost three years, the women who have left the country are the most active activists for what is happening in Afghanistan today. Their agendas are more valued based and human centric [than those of men].” - @Limaahmad