Awaz-e-Dosti | Season 2 (Afghan Voices)

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Awaz-e-Dosti is a multimedia podcast and reporting platform that amplifies the voices and experiences of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan. Produced by Afghan community reporters, the project combines podcast episodes, field reports, interviews, and vox pops to explore issues affecting Afghan communities. By providing accurate information, highlighting community concerns, and sharing stories of resilience and hope, Awaz-e-Dosti creates a space where Afghan voices can be heard and understood.

  1. 5 days ago

    Teachers’ Day: Honouring Teachers in Afghanistan and Exile

    In this episode of Awaz-e-Dosti, host Humaira Ibrahim speaks with Farima Sarwari and Arifa about Teachers’ Day in Afghanistan and how Afghan refugee communities continue to honor and celebrate their teachers while living abroad. The guests reflect on their experiences as teachers who once dedicated themselves to educating students in schools across Afghanistan and share insights into their current lives and challenges as refugees. The discussion highlights the vital role teachers play in shaping future generations and the difficulties they face after displacement, while celebrating their dedication, resilience, and continued commitment to education.

  2. 26 Oct

    Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade Challenges, Opportunities & the Way Forward Awaz-e-Dosti

    In this episode of Awaz-e-Dosti, host Ihsan Ullah Ahmadzai sits down with Mr. Nizam Khan Dawar, a human rights activist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a member of the KP-based business community. The conversation explores the importance of Pakistan-Afghanistan trade and economic relations, with a focus on cross-border commerce, regional business opportunities, and the challenges faced by traders and businesses operating between the two countries. Mr. Nizam Khan Dawar shares his perspective on how the business community can contribute to stronger economic cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The discussion also looks at opportunities to expand trade with regional and international markets and how improved commercial connectivity can support economic growth, business development, and greater regional stability. In this informative conversation, we discuss: • Pakistan-Afghanistan trade and cross-border commerce• Challenges faced by traders and businesses• Opportunities for regional economic cooperation• The role of the business community in strengthening trade relations• Expanding connections with regional and international markets• The importance of economic connectivity for growth and stability Join us for an insightful discussion on trade, business, regional connectivity, and the economic relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan. 🎙️ Awaz-e-Dosti — conversations that explore people, ideas, and connections across borders. #AwazEDosti #PakistanAfghanistan #PakistanAfghanistanTrade #AfghanistanPakistan #CrossBorderTrade #TradeRelations #EconomicCooperation #RegionalConnectivity #BusinessCommunity #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #KPBusiness #RegionalTrade #EconomicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #TradeAndCommerce #Afghanistan #Pakistan

  3. 18 Oct

    Growing Up Different: An Afghan Intersex Person’s Story

    In this episode of Awaz-e-Dosti, host Humaira Ibrahim brings you the deeply personal story of an Afghan intersex person from Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh Province.In this conversation, they share their life journey from childhood to young adulthood and speak openly about the challenges, discrimination, threats, and difficult experiences they have faced throughout their life. They reflect on the painful memories left by these experiences and how those moments have shaped their life and outlook. Despite the hardships, this is not only a story of struggle. They also talk about their achievements, personal successes, moments of strength, and the ways they have continued to move forward despite the obstacles they encountered. The conversation offers an opportunity to understand the experiences of an intersex person in Afghanistan through their own voice and perspective. It explores the realities of growing up, navigating social pressures, facing threats and insecurity, and finding the courage to build a meaningful life despite difficult circumstances. Through this personal story, Awaz-e-Dosti gives space to a voice that is often unheard and highlights both the challenges and resilience of an individual seeking dignity, safety, acceptance, and a hopeful future.

  4. 12 Oct

    Dreams Behind Closed School Doors: An Afghan Girl’s Voice

    In this episode of Awaz-e-Dosti, host Humaira Ibrahim speaks with Sahar, an Afghan student whose education has been interrupted by the closure of schools for girls in Afghanistan. The conversation explores the impact of being deprived of education on Afghan girls, their families, and their future opportunities. Sahar shares how she and other girls felt when the doors of their schools were closed and how the loss of education has affected their lives, aspirations, and plans for the future. The discussion also looks at the longer-term consequences of restricting girls’ access to education and the challenges this may create for Afghan society in the years ahead. Despite these difficulties, Sahar talks about her dreams, hopes, and what she wants for her future. This episode gives voice to Afghan girls who continue to hope for the opportunity to learn, pursue their dreams, and build a better future.

  5. 6 Oct

    Afghan Girls in Education and Leadership: The Journey of Adeeba Atta

    In this special episode of Awaz-e-Dosti, host Sideeq Shariati speaks with Adeeba Atta, a fourth-semester student of Islamic Banking and Finance at the International Islamic University Islamabad and Representative of Afghan Female Students. The conversation explores the role of Afghan girls in education, leadership, and community service, as well as the challenges they face while pursuing their studies and contributing to their communities. Adeeba shares her experiences as an Afghan student in Pakistan and discusses her efforts to support Afghan students, promote unity and solidarity, and encourage greater participation in educational, cultural, and social activities. The episode also highlights Adeeba’s involvement in organizing cultural and educational initiatives, including Shab-e-Yalda celebrations, sports competitions, and other student activities. Through her experiences and perspectives, the discussion highlights the achievements, challenges, aspirations, and contributions of Afghan female students, while emphasizing the importance of education, leadership, community engagement, and hope for the future.

  6. 1 Oct

    Afghans in Pakistan: Challenges, Rights and International Protection

    In this special episode of Awaaz-e-Dosti, host Ihsan Ullah Ahmadzai speaks with Islam Badshah Afridi, a member of the Pakistan International Human Rights Organization and an activist advocating for the rights of Afghan refugees. The conversation explores some of the key challenges facing Afghans in Pakistan, including repatriation, delays in third-country resettlement, access to healthcare and education, and the legal and socio-economic difficulties affecting refugee families. Afridi shares his perspective on the experiences of Afghans who have returned to Afghanistan, the challenges they face following repatriation, and the concerns of Afghan students whose education has been disrupted. The discussion also looks at the role of international humanitarian organizations, including UNHCR, in protection, advocacy, and support for vulnerable Afghan communities. The episode highlights the particular protection concerns of vulnerable groups, including women, children, students, and unaccompanied minors, while emphasizing the importance of human rights, legal protection, dignity, and access to essential services. The conversation concludes with a call for continued international support, constructive policy dialogue, and greater cooperation among governments and humanitarian organizations to help ensure that Afghan refugees and returnees are treated with dignity and that their fundamental rights, safety, and well-being remain protected. #AwaazEDosti #AfghanRefugees #RefugeeRights #Repatriation #HumanRights #Education #Healthcare #InternationalProtection

  7. 26 Sept

    Afghan Repatriation and Legal Protection: A Lawyer’s Perspective

    In this special episode of Awaaz-e-Dosti, host Ihsan Ullah Ahmadzai speaks with Advocate Salahuddin Khan Marwat, Advocate High Court Islamabad, former Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, and two-time elected Nazim/Chairman of Lakki Marwat, about the ongoing repatriation of Afghans from Pakistan and the legal challenges facing Afghan individuals and families. The discussion explores the legal status and rights of Afghans in Pakistan amid changing policies and enforcement measures. Advocate Salahuddin Khan Marwat explains the legal remedies and options that may be available to Afghans facing detention, deportation, or other legal difficulties, including UNHCR case holders, asylum seekers, and individuals seeking international protection. The episode also highlights the importance of access to justice, legal assistance, human rights, and international protection mechanisms, particularly for vulnerable Afghan families and individuals. The conversation aims to help affected communities better understand their legal options and the importance of seeking appropriate legal advice and pursuing protection through lawful channels.

  8. 21 Sept

    Courage in Exile: Afghan Women Raising Their Voices

    In this episode of Awaz-e-Dosti, host Yasmin Yaqeen Nabizada speaks with Ms. Lina Aman, an Afghan human rights activist currently living in Pakistan. Migration is more than simply crossing borders—it often means leaving behind one’s home, memories, loved ones, and an entire way of life. For Afghan women and girls, displacement has brought additional challenges, including restrictions on education, employment, freedom, and other fundamental rights. In this powerful conversation, Lina Aman shares her personal experience of migration and discusses the struggles faced by Afghan women and girls living both inside Afghanistan and in exile. The episode also explores the challenges of displacement, the importance of protecting human rights, and the hopes Afghan women continue to place in the international community. Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about courage, resilience, migration, and the ongoing struggle for dignity, justice, and equal rights.

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Awaz-e-Dosti is a multimedia podcast and reporting platform that amplifies the voices and experiences of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan. Produced by Afghan community reporters, the project combines podcast episodes, field reports, interviews, and vox pops to explore issues affecting Afghan communities. By providing accurate information, highlighting community concerns, and sharing stories of resilience and hope, Awaz-e-Dosti creates a space where Afghan voices can be heard and understood.

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