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Education Global

Looking Back: My Experience as a Woman Studying Computer Science at Kabul University

FMF Contributor | August 21st, 2015

Kabul University has more than 20,000 students from all over the country, all of whom had to pass a tough entrance exam. And I was one of them.

Afghanistan Global

Supporting the Advancement of Women in Afghanistan

FMF Staff | August 11th, 2014

Afghan women have come a long way over the last decade. We have made significant achievements, many of which would have not been possible without the generous support of the international community, especially the United States.

Afghanistan Global

Why the 2014 Afghanistan Election is Bringing Hope Back to Afghan Women

Guest Blogger | May 13th, 2014

We made it. We were able to show to the world that our security forces are robust enough to protect our infant democracy and our people remain worthy of international support.

Global

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Realizing the Power of Education

Guest Blogger | April 18th, 2014

I remember the morning I woke up to the sounds of gunfire and bombs. I remember the morning when I was trying to get ready for school and my father said I couldn’t go any more.

Activism Campus

I Loved My Feminist Majority Foundation Internship – Here’s Why

Feminist Majority Foundation Blog | April 17th, 2014

In the women’s right’s movement, ‘solidarity’ is a word we value, and it’s a word that’s been proven true in my time here.

Global

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Maintaining Commitment to Afghan Women and Girls

Guest Blogger | March 31st, 2014

“My family decided to move back to Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. After we returned, I remained committed to working to improve Afghan women’s lives.”

Global

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Making Real the Right to Education for Afghan Women and Girls

FMF Staff | March 17th, 2014

” I owe my achievements both to Jaghori resistance to the Taliban and to the U.S. and NATO presence in Afghanistan, which protected my right to an education, and continues to help secure this right for all Afghan women and girls.”

Global

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Hope for Afghan Women

FMF Staff | March 10th, 2014

“Even with all of the progress in Afghanistan, I still have nightmares when I think about those dark days of the Taliban regime.”

Health Politics

The Affordable Care Act Fits My Needs and Cut My Costs

Guest Blogger | December 20th, 2013

“Healthcare coverage is not a luxury for me; it is a necessity.”

Health

The Affordable Care Act Makes the Gift of Health Insurance Possible

Gaylynn Burroughs | December 19th, 2013

My mom sat down, went on Healthcare.gov, discovered that she qualified for a tax credit to help her afford quality health insurance, and then found 86 health plans from which to choose. All in less than 10 minutes.

Reproductive Rights

Our Choice, Our Voice: On Speaking Out and Not Being Spoken Down To

Carmen Rios | August 26th, 2013

Women want, and deserve, to make their own choices.

Reproductive Rights

It’s Her Choice

Feminist Majority Foundation Blog | August 25th, 2013

There are myriad reasons why a woman has the right to choose which I couldn’t possibly begin to list here.

Reproductive Rights

Our Constitutional Right to Abortion Regardless of Religion

Guest Blogger | August 25th, 2013

I was raised a Protestant fundamentalist during the 1960’s and the evils of abortion were never mentioned.

Reproductive Rights

There Was Zero Question in My Mind

Feminist Majority Foundation Blog | August 24th, 2013

I did not want to be pregnant and definitely did not want a child. I felt no ambiguity or uncertainty about this. What I felt was determined.

Reproductive Rights

My Mother Wanted To Be An Astronaut

Feminist Majority Foundation Blog | August 24th, 2013

I do not thank my Mama for not aborting me anymore than I blame her for the miscarriage she had when I was in the 2nd grade. Another healthy baby girl joined our family years after and she has our Mama’s eyes.

Reproductive Rights

My Abortion Story

Jacqui Morton | August 23rd, 2013

I wish pro-lifers pushing new Texas laws understood: Hearing my little girl’s heartbeat would have been unbearable.

Reproductive Rights

Graduate Baby Blues: When Pregnancy and College Don’t Mix

Guest Blogger | August 23rd, 2013

This piece is my story about my journey to choice.

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