[ad_1] I started playing ping pong when I was in grade 11. In the beginning, we used to play among ourselves in school, then the Afghanistan Olympic Committee started a competition between schools in Mazar-e-Sharif. I and three other girls were selected to represent our school. We won second place.? The Olympic delegation asked us…
[ad_1] Despite overwhelming evidence that medication abortion is safe and effective, a federal judge known for his anti-abortion views is about to ban access to medication abortion using mifepristone across the United States. While the impact will be devastating for the entire country, such a decision will have especially harsh consequences for people in 10…
[ad_1] With the summer months fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, it is again time to plan vacation travel. But for people with disabilities, this is no easy task. We are often met with numerous challenges, starting upon arrival at the airport. Four out of 10 travelers with disabilities have had their mobility aid lost or…
[ad_1] By Sana Atef*, Mehsa Elham*, and Freshta Ghani for Zan Times Humaira*, a single mother of three, just wants to do her job as a midwife in a hospital in Kandahar province. Each time the Taliban adds another layer of rules and edicts directed at working women, she has to figure out a way to…
[ad_1] As we consider strategies for preventing child abuse during April, it’s important to remember that older kids and teens are at greater risk of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation than ever before. As these young people mature and experience more freedom and independence, they also need to be equipped with the knowledge to look…
[ad_1] These are dark days for American transgender citizens. In the past three months, The New York Times reports, 10 Republican-led states have passed laws banning gender-affirming care for minors. Thirteen states now have bans, and more are in the works. Many on the right are using familiar language in this quest. Perhaps most ominously, Daily Wire…
