I've realized everything I am drawn to has something to do with violation of human rights. If I think about the lack of funding toward childhood cancer research, refugees, kids all around the world forced to work and give up their education, violence against women and girls.... it always is about human rights violations. They can be the cause as well as the outcome of a situation. Fighting for human rights is not only the right thing to do morally, it's also the smartest one if we want a safer world for everyone."
Talking about my book "Letters from Afghanistan" and how we all can and should do what is in our power to bring positive changes into the world.
In The Spotlight
- My Interview on Waking Writer talking about "Letters from Afghanistan", writing and how we can change the world.
November 5 2021
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- A City Where Human Rights Violations Happen Every Day.
My article on Human Rights Pulse.
October 27 2021
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                               LETTERS FROM AFGHANISTAN

This work encouraged me to make a change in this world because everybody can make a difference!
An absolutely beautiful book that I would highly recommend!
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MY VALUES

FREEDOM.

I absolutely believe each of us should be free. There are many ways to actually be, or feel, trapped or cornered. There are desperate situations in which people, for example because of the country they are in, can't actually be free. Most often, especially in the Western world, people lack some sort of spiritual, mental and emotional freedom. Starting from my own experience, I strongly encourage everyone to get rid of negative people and situation and to surround yourself with people who actually accept you for who you truly are and inspire you to become the better version of yourself. Then, do what you love. Do something crazy. As long as you don't hurt anybody, be free. We only live once. You don't want to regret all the things you wished you did but you were too afraid to actually do. 

KINDNESS.

Society often makes us think being cool means being strong (often physically strong) and popular (often doing things for yourself). Kindness is always the answer. Even in front of anger, or disappointment, kindness is what will push you forward. Getting angry and constantly think about situations and people that hurt you, will only damage you in the end, not your "enemies." Be kind to others, to the world and, most importantly, be kind to youself. That's the first step to actually help others and make the world a better place.

AUTHENTICITY

Each of us is unique yet society pushes us toward homologation. Being different is cool. It's okay. YOU are YOU. There is no right or wrong way, there only is the way that's perfect for you. I celebrate diversity and find this world amazing and interesting because, even if we all share a lot, we also differ from each other in many ways and that's a chance for each of us to learn from others and enjoy diversity.
Copyright 2021 (c) Maricla Pannocchia