One Half From the East

Raise those fists up high! Designer Shelly Sells Lemonade evokes feelings of strength and community with her powerful embroidery pattern. With the words “Girl Power” written above a sea of raised fists, this free design would look great on any denim jacket or plain tote bag. Be sure to check your download folder for printable pattern.

These women have fought, organized and protested the inequality they saw around them. This poster celebrates how they helped to create a better future. I hope this illustration inspires you to use your own unique voice to resist and fight injustice. ART WORK STATS: * paper size: 17 in x 22 in poster. * printed on poster paper * printed with Epson archival pigment inks * is shipped separately via printful and are on matte poster paper. SHIPPING INFO: * 17 in x 22 in posters will be shipped…

Highlighting some of the most powerfully iconic and inspiring women in history! DIGITAL PRINT DOWNLOAD: Your illustrated poster to be printed at your own happy whim. Size : 16x20 *or message me for a custom size you would prefer. If you would like to make any changes in color or size, please feel free to message me and I'd be happy to work with you on a personalized listing. Thank you for looking through this MIGHTY WOMEN SERIES! Emily

SÁBADO, 2 DE DIECIEMBRE DE 2017 Mujeres de ciencia "A lo largo de la historia, muchas mujeres lo han arriesgado todo en nombre de la ...

Skateistan, an innovative NGO in Kabul founded to empower Afghan children (and especially young girls), teaches children to skateboard as a gateway to get them more involved in education. In a tribute to these children's sturggles, UK-based photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson created a photo series portraying the girls learning to skateboard at the NGO's branch in Kabul (it has since spread to Cambodia and South Africa).

Illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky has released Female Activists Throughout History, a poster that honors some of the pioneering women who fought for change.

2012 An Afghan National Army soldier shows his ripped army-issued boots at a firing range at the 203 Thunder Corps base in Gardez, Paktia province, on May 15. Col. Abdul Haleem Noori observed, "It's only two months old and it is falling apart, and we are told it is supposed to last one year." The footwear was made by a manufacturer under contract to the Afghan Ministry of Defense. (Anja Niedringhaus / AP) European Union ambassador Vygaudas Usackas attempts a putt at the Kabul golf course on…

En Afghanistan les femmes n’ont pas le droit de faire de vélo. En 2007 le skateur australien Oliver Percovich crée le projet éducatif Skateistan et offre la possibilité aux jeunes afghans de s’initier au skateboard. Désormais le skate est le sport numéro 1 auprès des jeunes filles. Les photos ont été réalisées par la photographe…

A cultural practice called "bacha posh" encourages parents dress their daughters as sons for a better future. But often, it only makes life harder.

En Afghanistan les femmes n’ont pas le droit de faire de vélo. En 2007 le skateur australien Oliver Percovich crée le projet éducatif Skateistan et offre la possibilité aux jeunes afghans de s’initier au skateboard. Désormais le skate est le sport numéro 1 auprès des jeunes filles. Les photos ont été réalisées par la photographe…

Watch more films about Afghanistan: https://rtd.rt.com/tags/afghanistan/In patriarchal Afghanistan, women’s rights are severely restricted. Female family mem...

Skateistan: Four Wheels and a Board in Kabul (2011)

One Half from the East - by Nadia Hashimi (Paperback)

Show Us Your Books- What I Read In September reviews of One True Loves, The Marriage Pact, Are You Sleeping, and One Half From The East.

One Half from the East is a book set in Afganistan and deals with the unique tradition of dressing a pre teen girl as a boy to bring luck to the family.