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Comment: Needs independent sources for notability to be established. UserMemer (chat) Tribs 17:09, 10 January 2025 (UTC)

The Friends of Afghan Women Network (FAWN) is a UK-based non-profit organisation working to support the day to day lives of Afghan women left behind in today's Afghanistan. It was co-founded by Shabnam Nasimi, a former UK government adviser and prominent advocate for Afghan women's rights, and Sarah Sands, former Chair of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council and former editor of BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

FAWN's flagship initiative is to virtually connect Afghan women with women around the world through the Be #HerAlly programme.

History and activities

FAWN was established in 2024 to take practical steps to deliver real impact to the lives of Afghan women - providing direct support to women on the ground to stay active and connected, build sustainable livelihoods, and access essential resources.

The organisation officially launched on 13 November 2024 at the House of Commons.^[1] The event was attended by Eleanor Sanders, the UK's Human Rights Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Wendy Morton MP, Shadow Minister of State for International Development and Christina Lamb, Chief Foreign Correspondent for The Sunday Times and co-author of I Am Malala.

FAWN describes its mission as "to empower Afghan women and girls by advancing their economic resilience, safeguarding their human rights, and promoting equitable access to education."^[2] The initiative aims to provide tangible support to help safeguard their future in Afghanistan.^[3]

FAWN also advocates for increased funding for local women-led organisations in Afghanistan.

In November 2024, Shabnam and Sarah met with British Member of Parliament Priti Patel to discuss the organisation's mission.^[4]

References

^ "Launch of the Friends of Afghan Women Network". Friends of Afghan Women Network. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
^ "About". Friends of Afghan Women Network. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
^ Nasimi, Sarah Sands, Shabnam (2024-11-13). "Afghan women have been abandoned – this is how you can help". The i Paper. Retrieved 2025-01-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ "Priti Patel MP (@pritipatel) on X". X (formerly Twitter).

External links

Official website

[1] "Launch of the Friends of Afghan Women Network". Friends of Afghan Women Network. Retrieved 2025-01-10.

[2] "About". Friends of Afghan Women Network. Retrieved 2025-01-10.

[3] Nasimi, Sarah Sands, Shabnam (2024-11-13). "Afghan women have been abandoned – this is how you can help". The i Paper. Retrieved 2025-01-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[4] "Priti Patel MP (@pritipatel) on X". X (formerly Twitter).

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