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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 1d

Through her pen, Aqlima sheds light on what the Taliban is teaching and what Afghan boys truly deserve knowledge, hope, and a future of their own making.
Written by Aqlima, a brave 16-year-old voice from the LEARN Journalism Club.

Read her full article here:
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Wellesley Centers for Women @wcwonline.bsky.social · 2d

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#EduSky #GenderSky #WomeninSTEM

Her Right to Learn: Educating Girls in Afghanistan - Wellesley Centers for Women

The Wellesley Centers for Women is a premier women- and gender-focused, social-change oriented research-and-action institute at Wellesley College. Our mission i

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Wellesley Centers for Women @wcwonline.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a conversation with human rights activist and International Scholar-in-Residence @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social about her org @learnafghan.bsky.social! Durrani will be joined in conversation by int'l development economist Courtenay Cabot Venton.
#EduSky #GenderSky #WomenInSTEM

Her Right to Learn: Educating Girls in Afghanistan

Pashtana Durrani
Courtenay Cabot Venton

Wed, Nov 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m. ET | Tishman Commons, Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center

Register at wcwonline.org/HerRightToLearn

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 8d

#letafghangirlsgotoschool #education #letafghangirlslearn

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 11d

Mahwa’s voice cuts through the noise: “Afghan youth deserve more than empty promises they deserve real opportunities and a future.”

We’re proud to share her powerful article, written by Mahwa, a 16-year-old student at LEARN.

Read her full article here:
harbingersmagazine.com/articles/how...

How to tackle Afghanistan’s youth unemployment crisis

16-year-old Mahwa from the Afghanistan Newsroom explores the reasons behind the crisis – and possible solutions

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 16d

Grateful for Global Citizen or having me at the #GlobalCitizenFestival last week. I’m truly honored to be part of this amazing event!

#GlobalCitizenFestival #GlobalCitizen

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 17d

Grateful to Lonnie for honoring LEARN and the girls of Afghanistan. Your support gives strength to their voices and dreams.

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 24d

Aww, this gift means so much to me a reflection of the pure heart and incredible talent of a student from Mahro School.💙

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · 27d

A quiet corner where hope never ends!

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 18

Sama’s words resonate deeply: Afghan girls are not symbols, they’re real people with hopes, fears, and dreams.

We’re proud to share her powerful article, written by Sama, a student at LEARN Afghan.

Read her full article:

harbingersmagazine.com/articles/im-...

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 17

I’m honored to be featured by The Fuller Project for the work we’re doing at LEARN. Together, we’re proving that every girl deserves—and can access—an education.

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#RightToLearn #WomenLead #EducationForAll

Why ask for a seat at the able when you can build your own?

An interview with Pashtana Durrani, twin empowerment and a story about invisible women

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 15

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 10

She reminds us that true strength is found in never giving up, no matter the challenge.

#letafghangirlslearn #girlseducation #studentsuccess #girls #letafghangirlsgotoschool #afghanistan

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 7

In response to the recent earthquake, the LEARN team reached Kunar and Jalalabad to provide emergency aid and health services.
Our goal is to support affected families with care, relief, and hope during this difficult time.💪❤️

#earthquake #kunr #jalalabad #emergency #health #services #afghanistan

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Lessons in the Dark: Herat’s Secret Night Schools” 🇦🇫

Teenage girls in Herat defy the Taliban’s ban by studying in secret night schools. A powerful story by Asal, 18, from LEARN’s Journalism Club. 🌙✨

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Lessons in the dark: Herat’s secret night schools

18-year-old Asal from the Afghanistan Newsroom explains how teenage girls are getting an education despite the Taliban ban

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 4

“There are three urgent needs:

1.Emergency Aid : Providing food, water, and supplies for survival.
2. Medical Attention: Treating those trapped under rubble.
3. Support for Orphans : Addressing the needs of children who have lost their families.”
#Earthquake #Kunar #Afghanistan

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 4

#learnafghan #education

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Sep 2

In the pursuit of knowledge, our LEARN students are diligently preparing for a future filled with potential💙

#learning #letafghangirlslearn #studentsuccess #girlseducation #letafghangirlsgotoschool

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 28

⏳ A glimpse into the dedication of our student at @learnafghan.bsky.social , a time-lapse of learning, resilience, and hope in action. Every page turned is a step closer to the future they deserve.

#LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationForAll #studentvoices

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Women in Afghan media continue brave mission to keep our stories alive” — written by 17-year-old Madina, a student at LEARN Afghan.

Read her full piece here 🔗👇

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Women in Afghan media continue brave mission to keep our stories alive - Observer Diplomat

Afghan women journalists risk their lives under Taliban rule to keep truth alive. Global support is vital to protect their voices and free expression.

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 24

“If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” — Dr. James

#GirlsEducation #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationIsPower

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 19

🇦🇫 Independence Without Freedom?
"August 19 once meant pride and progress. Today, it feels hollow. Afghan girls are still banned from schools, still silenced, still sidelined. What does independence mean when half the nation is not free?"
#AfghanistanIndependenceDay #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 19

(2/2) #RightToLEARN #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EducationForAll #AfghanWomen #HopeThroughEducation

Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 19

(1/2) My father always said the only way out of violence is education and he believed this education should not only be for his daughters, but for every Afghan girl.

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Pashtana Durrani @pashtanadurrani.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎥✨ From classrooms to making magazines, and now documentaries — our students’ voices are reaching the world. This is just the beginning of our World Advocacy Tour for the #RightToLEARN.