Trailblazers for Afghan Women

Burnmark, sores from beatings, or a missing nose--the Afghan women at this secret shelter show signs of extreme abuse.  Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a Queens, New York-based organization that runs this shelter, where females in danger of death can be safe.  WAW knows that education is crucial in preventing abuse because men, who are usually ignorant of Islamic law, may justify their behavior with religion.  The group runs a center to help Afghan families in Kabul, as well as one in Queens that focuses on women's literacy.  To find out more about WAW, or to donate funds, please see http://www.womenforafghanwomen.org/index.php.