Bishnaw
Your Window to Afghan Women’s Voices
Bishnaw
Empowering Afghan Women’s Voices
Established in 2020, 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 34 provinces, offering a nuanced understanding of social, economic, and political issues.
Who we are
Bishnaw is powered and committed to inclusivity and pluralism, 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 34 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.
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Latest Surveys
Afghan Women’s Perspectives on Governance under Taliban Rule
A survey involved 7,988 women from 33 provinces was conducted to assess Afghan women’s perspectives on governance under Taliban rule. This survey explore women’s experiences and perspectives on how Taliban governance affects their lives. The survey reveals the challenges women face and offers valuable insights into women’s social and personal struggles during this period.
Women’s Access to Justice under Taliban Governance
A survey of 6,550 women across 33 provinces was conducted to assess women’s access to justice—identifying the key legal issues they seek assistance for, the mechanisms they turn to for resolution, and the barriers they face in accessing legal services.
The PVPV Law and its Impact on Women and their Communities
A poll was conducted with 7,223 women across 32 provinces to assess the impact of the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (PVPV) Law on Afghan women and their communities.
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.
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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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