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IWPR reporter Mina Habib. (Photo: IWPR)

Afghanistan: Female Reporters Hide Their Identities

Sodaba Ahrari

8 Mar 18

Fear of social exclusion or even violence force many to remain anonymous.

Medieval Herati miniatures displayed in the exhibition. (Photo: Sodaba Ahrari)

Landmark Exhibition Celebrates Afghan Heritage

Sodaba Ahrari

15 Jan 18

Hopes that efforts will boost fortunes of local Herati art scene.

A former drug addict at the Sanga Amaj Drug Treatment Center in Kabul. (Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Afghanistan: Rising Addiction Rates Among Women

Sodaba Ahrari

12 Jan 17

Experts say a major reason is the influence of a husband or other male authority figure within the family.

An Afghan woman weaving a rug. (Photo: Heidi Agostini)

Herat Businesswomen Demand State Support

Sodaba Ahrari

15 Nov 16

Female entrepreneurs argue they could achieve much more with extra governmental assistance.

Hard Work, Low Pay for Afghan Wool Workers

Sodaba Ahrari

27 Mar 16

Women in Herat province complain that factory owners are exploiting their vulnerabilities.

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