Women’s History Month: Stories from Around the World
From the streets of Kabul to the forests in Kenya, we gathered a list of stories ─ fiction and non-fiction — all by female authors and about experiences of women... READ MORE »
Activism
Afghan woman in Minnesota reclaims her freedom this International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023 | Adjusting to life in Minnesota as an Afghan woman – away from her tight knit family and friends – hasn’t been easy for Zari. Yet, on... READ MORE »
World Hijab Day: “The Hijab is a source of empowerment for me.”
February 1, 2023| Nazma Khan declared the first World Hijab Day on February 1, 2013. Ten years later, the celebrations continue as Muslim women share their experiences on different platforms... READ MORE »
Afghan Adjustment Act essential for Afghan evacuees
The International Institute of Minnesota applauds this week’s introduction of the bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act. This critical piece of legislation would allow thousands of Afghan evacuees with humanitarian parole a... READ MORE »
