Niloofar Rahmani- Airbound

Once famed for her fearless defiance of traditional Afghan norms the former Afghan Air Force pilot, Niloofar Rahmani, was forced to flee from Afghanistan and start a new life in the United States. In this episode of Chai Sabz, we discuss Rahmani’s struggle to maintain her dream job in the conservative Afghan society as well as the gender norms that led to the community to turn against her. We also explore the future of Afghan social progress as it relates to the meaning of success and moving away from the double standards set between men and women. Is Rahmani’s uncertain future in the United States a reflection of the stagnant social progress in the Afghan community?

Om Podcasten

This podcast is dedicated to the women of Afghanistan and serves to strike a dialogue about some of the taboos in Afghan culture. Despite the common knowledge that women have faced varying forms of oppression in our community, the subject or domestic violence is still considered to be taboo amongst Afghans. We hope that by sharing the stories of survivors, we can continue the conversation on DV in Afghan homes, so our community may begin to heal together. We will also share the narratives of trailblazing Afghan women who have left an impact on society in Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world. We hope that our episodes will spark new ambitions among our listeners and ultimately eliminate the silence on important issues that serve as a barrier to our success.