As the capital of Kabul fell to the Taliban, one of the first signs Sharia Law was being reintroduced was the removal of public billboards and photography of women.
Their identity is being erased.
We have created this as a way for their images to live on, and save past progress from being forgotten.
It’s not enough, but it’s something.
Picture Progress is an adult coloring book that recreates and immortalizes these images of Afghan women while also educating people on the uncertainty they now face under Sharia Law.
All the proceeds from the book will go towards Women for Women, a non-profit organization that has established an emergency Women in Afghanistan initiative to help during this impossible time.
About Women for Women
Afghanistan is currently one of the most difficult countries in the world in which to identify as a woman. Political and economic insecurity, educational inequality, sexual violence, and poor health are pervasive amongst Afghan women and children, but when equipped with powerful vocational and economic tools, women can change their lives, regardless of circumstance.
Women for Women International has developed a program that offers Afghan women a constructive, dignified way to discover their power. Our foundational training helps women know and defend their rights, lead mentally and physically healthy lives, influence decisions at home and in their communities, generate income, and save money for the future, contributing to economic self-sufficiency in their lives and for their families.