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Jan 21, 2026 ∙ 1 min
The Irish Times: ‘When the Taliban came, I lost everything. I found Ireland like paradise’
A powerful new profile in The Irish Times highlights the resilience of Afghan refugees who rebuilt their lives in Ireland after the Taliban’s return to power — including an Ascend alumna evacuated in 2021 whose journey from danger to safety reflects the broader experience of many displaced Afghan women.
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Dec 15, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Dr. Anita Afzali Joins Ascend’s Board of Directors
Dr. Afzali will support Ascend’s mission to empower women and girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan through strategic leadership, fundraising, and program development.
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Nov 19, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Ascend Taps Former Ambassadors, CNN Journalist For Advisory Roles: Ronald E. Neumann, Beth Jones, and Tammy Thorp join a roster of experts working for gender equity across the world.
Ascend has named former U.S. Ambassadors Ronald E. Neumann and Beth Jones, as well as award-winning journalist Tammy Kupperman Thorp to its advisory board.
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