ON AFGHANISTAN | In Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of Autonomy

September 26, 2019

Another interesting story demonstrating the power and determination of Afghan woman.  For more powerful Afghan women, watch one of these award winning short films about Afghan woman:

Death to the Camera, by Qasem

Treasure Trove, by Fakhria

‘L’ is for Light, ‘D’ is for Darkness, by Hasibullah

The Road Above, by Aqeela

Beyond Fatigue, by Baqir

Hands of Health, by Zahra

Bearing the Weight, by Mona

Afghan women use tattoos to combat their society’s contradictory views, even if the stakes are high

Source: In Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of Autonomy

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After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban tens of thousands of Afghans made their way to the United States. They were allowed to stay under a program called “humanitarian parole.” But that status expires in a couple of months, and although they can renew one time, many are calling for Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would allow them to seek more permanent status.

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