Revolutionary Associations of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)

The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) is a women’s rights organization founded in 1977 that works to promote women’s rights, secularism, education, and social justice in Afghanistan. It advocates against violence, oppression, and fundamentalist extremism, often risking its members’ safety. RAWA provides humanitarian aid, educates women and girls, and campaigns for gender equality and democracy in a country where women face significant restrictions and discrimination. Its mission is to empower Afghan women and defend human rights despite ongoing conflict and repression.