Zarifa Sabet

Zarifa Sabet is currently working as Senior Gender and Youth Advisor with USAID/SHAHAR Kabul. She is also a contributor writer with South Asian Monitor. She has done master of International Relations from South Asian University, New Delhi, India.

Shame and Silence: Bacha Bazi in Afghanistan

Situation Reports - May 26, 2020

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Detailing the abusive practice of Bacha Bazi – or ‘dancing boys’ – in Afghanistan.

Improving Female Participation in Defense and Security Institutions in Afghanistan

Opinion - Jun 19, 2019

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Greater female participation in the police and army would go far in stabilizing Afghanistan. Unfortunately, there are still many perceptional and institutional challenges that must be overcome first.