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In Afghanistan, an online campaign called #WhereIsMyName is challenging a centuries-old tradition of omitting womens names from the likes of wedding invites and gravestones (Photo: AFP)

'Where is my name?' Afghan women start online campaign for right to...

The movement started in early July when a handful of women posted comments and photos on social media using hashtag...

24 Aug 2017 3:56 PM IST

#WhereIsMyName aims to challenge attitudes that allow men to make all decisions and leave women invisible and powerless. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan women campaign for their identity, challenge age-old tradition

The practice of erasing women's names is rooted in Afghan customs, rather than Islam, the dominant religion.

28 July 2017 2:41 PM IST