Episode 17: Global Women’s Voices: Afghanistan with Mina Sharif

Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to Afghan women’s rights activist and writer Mina Sharif about the dire situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.

In “Episode 17: Global Women’s Voices: Afghanistan”, Mina brings her background, experience, and insights as an Afghan woman, volunteer, and advocate to share about the culture and life of women in Afghanistan, discuss the current challenges, and what we as global citizens and women’s rights activists can do to support them.
Here are some of the topics we discuss:

Afghan culture and misconceptions about it
A brief overview of women’s rights in Afghanistan
Life under Taliban rule and impact of restrictions on the people of Afghanistan
The dismal state of legal and reproductive rights and healthcare for women
Resistance efforts to fight for basic human rights
Cultural preservation efforts
Pros and cons of international aid and policies
How best to help women of Afghanistan

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Where to connect with Mina Sharif:

Instagram: Instagram (@missminakabul)
Website: mina sharif

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