Ashna grew up in Hawler and is currently pursuing a degree in international relations at the University of Kurdistan - Hawler.
Though she already publishes articles on Facebook, Ashna hopes the workshop will help her reach more people interested in politics and democracy in Kurdistan.
"As a young female, I feel women's voices has lost its effectiveness in this region. They need to heard by the world, not only by people in Kurdistan. My aim in becoming a journalist will be to encourage women, youths, children to struggle in order to reach their full potentials."
By Ashna Shareff on Aug 11, 2010 | No Comments
A tailor in Erbil tries to keep classic Kurdish clothing relevant for young women.
By Ashna Shareff on Aug 8, 2010 | No Comments
An artsy look at Erbil's parks.
By Ashna Shareff on Jul 17, 2010 | No Comments
When her family fled Erbil in 2003, Bero came to understand why her parents longed for freedom.
By Ashna Shareff on Jul 13, 2010 | No Comments
Though Aftaw is blind and deaf, she spends her days creating jewelry and other mementos by feel.
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The Tiziano Project provides community members in conflict, post-conflict, and underreported regions with the equipment, training, and affiliations necessary to report their stories and improve their lives.