Bishnaw
Your Window to Afghan Women’s Voices
Bishnaw
Empowering Afghan Women’s Voices
Established in 2020 by DROPS in Kabul, Afghanistan, Bishnaw is your gateway to the diverse experiences of Afghan women. Through innovative digital tools and community-based methodologies, we capture real-time insights from 19 provinces, offering a nuanced understanding of social, economic, and political issues.
Who we are
Bishnaw is powered by the Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies (DROPS), founded in 2014. Committed to inclusivity and pluralism, DROPS conducts evidence-based research to offer policymakers alternative solutions to national issues.
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Explore Bishnaw to listen, learn, and uplift the voices of Afghan women. Together, let’s drive positive change in Afghanistan and beyond.
Discover Insights in Real Time
Delve into the rich tapestry of Afghan women’s lives with Bishnaw. Our platform offers a dynamic blend of community-based methodologies and digital survey tools, across 19 provinces. From Tele-Surveys to Face-to-Face Interviews and Focus Group Discussions, we employ a diverse range of methods to capture the multifaceted realities faced by Afghan women. With over 44,000 surveys conducted, Bishnaw provides a nuanced understanding of social, economic, humanitarian, security, and political issues, painting a comprehensive picture of women’s daily experiences in the country.
News
Latest Surveys
Girls in Madrassas: Challenges and Opportunities in Afghanistan
A poll of 8,245 women across 34 provinces was conducted to understand the recent rise in girls’ enrollment in madrasas throughout Afghanistan and the factors driving this trend.
Understanding the Challenges and Status of Girls’ Primary Education in Afghanistan
5,603 women in 27 provinces were polled regarding their concerns about the quality of primary education and the lack of safe learning environments for school-aged girls in Afghanistan.
Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan
3,640 women in 24 provinces were polled on describing the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls and what they believe are the intentions behind these restrictions.
Library
Latest Publications
Changing Social Norms around Age of Marriage in Afghanistan – Full Report
This full report examines current norms around the Age of Marriage in Afghanistan under today’s Taliban regime. This report is developed by DROPS, in collaboration with GESI team at ODI.
Changing Social Norms around Age of Marriage in Afghanistan – Executive Summary
This is an Executive summary that examines current norms around the Age of Marriage in Afghanistan, under today’s Taliban regime. This is developed by DROPS, in collaboration with GESI team at ODI.
The Mental Health Crisis Among Afghan Women and Girls
This policy brief has been developed by the DROPS, in partnership with ODI, SOAS, SOAS (ICoPS), the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, and the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan.
Watch & Listen
Latest Media
Designing Effective Advocacy for Advancing WPS and Gender-Responsive Humanitarian Action
This webinar focused on Designing Effective Advocacy for Advancing WPS and Gender and it’s organized by Learning Hub, Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF).
Reframing Security from the Perspective of Women Living Under The Taliban
This event explored the idea of security from the perspective of the lived experiences of women and girls as they contend with a new political order under the Taliban regime.
Living under the Taliban: gender, insecurity and child marriage in Afghanistan
This London event launches joint research by ODI and DROPS with the latest evidence for governments and development actors to understand the impact of Taliban edicts on the lives of women and girls.
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