Title

Afghan Women Rise

Creator

Hosseini, Foroozan

Abstract

This project, Afghan Women Rise, was both a creative project and personal exploration of Afghan women’s rights, dignity, and resilience. As an Afghan woman, I approached this subject, not only as an academic assignment but as a meaningful expression of lived experience, cultural heritage, and hope for change. Through textile art and embroidery, I sought to reflect the struggles and strength of Afghan women while raising awareness about their ongoing fight for equality and freedom Embroidery carries generational and cultural meaning. The winged woman symbolizes freedom, hope, and resilience of Afghan women and the stitching is a metaphor for resilience – each thread representing endurance, patience, and strength often unseen in women’s struggles.

Keywords

women right

freedom for Afghan women

women resilience

woman for woman

Subject

Interdisciplinary

Date Available

May 28, 2026

Type

Embroidery

Course

HNS 2285 Greening the Campus

Course Offering Term

Spring semester 2026

Instructor

Apostolaki, Stella

Session

Honors Creative Projects

Location

Student Lounge

Event

Year 2026 | 10th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium