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
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.
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.
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Latest Publications
A response to the United Nations Security Council’s independent assessment report on Afghanistan
This Shadow Report by DROPS examines the UNSC’s Independent Assessment on Afghanistan from the perspectives of Afghan and International legal, academic, and CSO experts. Drawing recommendations from women across Afghanistan, the report outlines Afghan women’s demands on the type of international engagement acceptable to them.
Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls, with reference to Bishnaw’s March 2023 survey.
Bringing Afghan Women’s Voices to the Foreground in Peace and Conflict
In this detailed report Dr. Althea-Maria Rivas and Mariam Safi provide an analysis of the trends and challenges voiced by women in Afghanistan during the immediate period before and after the Taliban takeover, referencing Bishanw surveys.
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Latest Media
Reimagining Gender, Peace and Security: Unveiling the untold story of women’s mental health in post-conflict environments
Join us for a panel discussion breaking barriers and challenging conventional norms of gender, peace and security.
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