Student Essays on International Women’s Day
1)
Although International Women’s Day has been celebrated for many years, it is only recently that it has been celebrated in Kandahar. Female students at the Afghan-Canadian Community Center (ACCC) have prepared a selection of essays in commemoration of this very special day.
Woman:
Woman means an angel on the earth. That with one hand shakes the cradle and with other hand earth.
This is the woman that all the scientists are borne from her. Therefore have a high place and degree in the world. Should take her name with dignity and respect. There for there is a day given in the history of world for woman.
Should give woman her rights better. All the facilities of life should be given to them. Therefore they could train their children better. A woman should work shoulder by shoulder with man and take part. More then this that they solve the home problems they solve the outside problems too. a woman is a mother, sister and wife.
In the forwarded and foreign countries all the woman rights are given to them. But unfortunately in our country the women are living in a lower state of life and are away from the all facilities of life. And like an animal or a thing is sold or bought and used. And don’t have a permission at home and society.
We have saw and heard that more than 10 women have suicides and are not given any rights. We are hopeful from all over the world that in section of freedom of women, violence and use of them as animals and a thing that is sold or bought. Should have attention, should hear their voice and should try to give them their rights.
Thank you.
– Yelda
2)
International Women’s Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women’s groups around the world every year. It is a major day of global to be celebrate .This date is selected in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.
International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men.
Afghans used to celebrate the International Women Day in the fast; however, there were some constrains and impediments. This valuable ceremony was fully stopped during Taliban regime.
With the start of new government in Afghanistan, IWD celebration is being practiced by various national and international organizations. But the celebration is still symbolic, and has not been practically in place. Most of the Afghan women still face family violence and inequality. Yet most Afghan women face discriminations and differences in the society, and they are still not considered as an important contributor to man’s life.
The international community and Afghan government have started various projects and used different techniques to stop the discrimination and equalize the rights of man and woman in the society. There are some achievements, but still there a long way to go through until this culture changes.
We are hopeful and wish to see a society where men and women work together without any discrimination.
– Mahmooda
3)
March 8th is a global day that belongs to someone without existence of whom no one can imagine our world, someone who is a kind mother, a caring sister, a good friend, a beloved wife and a big helper. Yes! It’s she, a woman. Women compose half of the glob’s population there for they play the most important and responsible role in a family, society and country’s success. Today women in almost all the societies are not limited to taking care of children, cooking food, cleaning the houses, but also working in big organizations on important posts as managers and business owners.
1)
Although International Women’s Day has been celebrated for many years, it is only recently that it has been celebrated in Kandahar. Female students at the Afghan-Canadian Community Center (ACCC) have prepared a selection of essays in commemoration of this very special day.
Woman:
Woman means an angel on the earth. That with one hand shakes the cradle and with other hand earth.
This is the woman that all the scientists are borne from her. Therefore have a high place and degree in the world. Should take her name with dignity and respect. There for there is a day given in the history of world for woman.
Should give woman her rights better. All the facilities of life should be given to them. Therefore they could train their children better. A woman should work shoulder by shoulder with man and take part. More then this that they solve the home problems they solve the outside problems too. a woman is a mother, sister and wife.
In the forwarded and foreign countries all the woman rights are given to them. But unfortunately in our country the women are living in a lower state of life and are away from the all facilities of life. And like an animal or a thing is sold or bought and used. And don’t have a permission at home and society.
We have saw and heard that more than 10 women have suicides and are not given any rights. We are hopeful from all over the world that in section of freedom of women, violence and use of them as animals and a thing that is sold or bought. Should have attention, should hear their voice and should try to give them their rights.
Thank you.
– Yelda
2)
International Women’s Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women’s groups around the world every year. It is a major day of global to be celebrate .This date is selected in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.
International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men.
Afghans used to celebrate the International Women Day in the fast; however, there were some constrains and impediments. This valuable ceremony was fully stopped during Taliban regime.
With the start of new government in Afghanistan, IWD celebration is being practiced by various national and international organizations. But the celebration is still symbolic, and has not been practically in place. Most of the Afghan women still face family violence and inequality. Yet most Afghan women face discriminations and differences in the society, and they are still not considered as an important contributor to man’s life.
The international community and Afghan government have started various projects and used different techniques to stop the discrimination and equalize the rights of man and woman in the society. There are some achievements, but still there a long way to go through until this culture changes.
We are hopeful and wish to see a society where men and women work together without any discrimination.
– Mahmooda
3)
March 8th is a global day that belongs to someone without existence of whom no one can imagine our world, someone who is a kind mother, a caring sister, a good friend, a beloved wife and a big helper. Yes! It’s she, a woman. Women compose half of the glob’s population there for they play the most important and responsible role in a family, society and country’s success. Today women in almost all the societies are not limited to taking care of children, cooking food, cleaning the houses, but also working in big organizations on important posts as managers and business owners.
Islam our holy religion has clearly defined rights for women. They should have equal rights to get education, equal employment opportunities and to have their say in any decision taken for their career or future lives. When we talk about women and their rights unfortunately it should be mentioned that our society has a bitter experience in this regard. In some societies in Afghanistan they are not thought as human beings and not treated equally, however globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. In contrast to past in recent years violence against women has been increased and we hear incredible and horrible stories of women domestic abuse through news especially in rural areas. Underage and forced marriages are common and a woman’s consent is not thought necessary in a decision that influences her entire life. In such men dominant societies women become victims of these kinds of violence due to lake of education and awareness about human rights particularly women rights.
Education is one of the key factors to overcome differences. The life of an educated woman is completely different from that of an uneducated woman who is deprived of this universal right. A girl who goes to school will marry later, have fewer children, pay more attention to her children and family and will be more active in the community. As said by scholars, a child says give me an educated mother, I will give you an educated nation. Thus it is imperative to understand importance of women education. Just think if a country keeps deprived half of the population from education, how it will improve? Only education can break the vicious circle of poverty, having an education and economic independence are the two fundamental factors for women that help in the overall development of the community.
If the society treat women equally as men, give them the status they deserve, provide them the opportunity to get education and choose a career for their future and take part in political, social and economical issues of the country, the country will probably be moving towards a prosperous future. Only by celebrating women day and talking about their issues the problems will not be solved we need to take action. To make this possible we need to establish community centers and other awareness programs in rural areas which can help promote awareness of women of their rights and responsibilities in the society. Government and religious leaders should try to change laws and practices that allow gender discrimination. We ask the international community to support the Afghan government’s efforts to prevent crimes against women through its efforts towards reconstruction of country.
However, in recent years things have been changed rapidly in the country and great improvements have been made, we hope for better when Afghan women will have the right to get education, select their future career, freedom of expressing their opinions, equal rights of employment and the right to have their say in decisions taken for the future of their country.
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