As we all watch the Taliban take over in Afghanistan, it’s important to know more about the country and the lives of Afghan women over the last 20 years – to see their struggles as well as their incredible triumphs. From the story of the first woman member of parliament to the first women video journalists in the country, from the story of a woman fighting against sexual abuse and winning in the courts to the triumph of Sonita over child marriage, Afghan woman have accomplished so much in a generation.
This selection of films from the WMM collection sheds light on the history of this region and, in particular, relates the voices and lived experiences of Afghan women.
These films are available for virtual programming.