Mary Ayubi

Mary Ayubi is a filmmaker and journalist from Afghanistan. Due to her experience with the Taliban and war actions in Afghanistan, she uses media and film to document the violent actions of the Taliban and women’s rights in Afghanistan as it would pertain to violence. Mary now lives in Los Angeles and continues her career as a film maker by continuing research and working on a new documentary. The documentary focuses on the rights of women and freedoms associated with the fall of the Taliban in Kabul. Shadows details more stories about women who are affected by the violence associated with the Taliban in Afghanistan. This organization encourages the involvement in society through communication and media outlets. The association works to bring awareness and aid to the women in Afghanistan who are not only affected by the Taliban but also those whose rights are violated due to the violence and war surrounding the lives of women. RAWA uses social networking and internet to make the public aware of the implications and violence on women in Afghanistan. RAWA organizes refugee camps, schools, orphanages etc. for people who are affected by violence in Afghanistan in order to work to protect them from the Taliban either through recruitment or violence. Evidenced by the documentary Shooting Women, Mary Ayubi along with several other women are involved with this organization in which they work to bring awareness to the globe about the lack of rights of women in Afghanistan and the continuing violence they are subjected to.