Shogofa Az, Author at Women's eNews

Shogofa Az

Shogofa Az, 19, a member of the Afghan Women's Writing Project, began her education at age five during the Taliban era by studying at a neighbor's house in Kandahar. She is one of seven children and wants to be a doctor. She finished high school in 2012 and is preparing for university studies at a private program in Kabul.

Letter to Afghans: Take Responsibility for Peace

By Shogofa Az ● Teen Voices ● November 5, 2014

Teen writer Shogofa Az wants Afghans to stop segregating themselves in Pashtun, Hazara, Shias and Sunnis. “Respect me as a human and I will respect you as a human,” she writes.

Give Afghan Women Credit For Their Strength

By Shogofa Az ● Teen Voices ● September 25, 2014

“The women in Afghanistan know how to stand even if they fall down 100 times,” writes Shogofa Az in her essay about the strong neighborhood women who inspire her in Kabul.

Give Afghan Women Credit For Their Strength

By Shogofa Az & Por Alison Bowen ● Teen Voices ● September 23, 2014

“The women in Afghanistan know how to stand even if they fall down 100 times,” writes Shogofa Az in her essay about the strong neighborhood women who inspire her in Kabul.

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