October 13, 2016

Mariam Nasrri is an artist currently living in Vancouver. In the 1980’s, I opened my eyes in a communist-conquered country, Afghanistan.  In 1992, the fires of the civil war devoured our home in Kabul.  My family and I fled to the north to escape the horrors of ethnic cleansing.  In 1998, the Taliban slaughtered almost […]

Michael shares a powerful story of family, identity, and acceptance as a Transgender individual. His story depicts the journey of hardship, triumph, and acceptance in identity. MALA is a proud supporter of human rights, and we are honored to share Michael’s bravery and courage to help lead confidence amongst others.     “Not only that,

Here, MALA presents a powerful narrative regarding human rights, nationalism, theocracy, and the need for democracy. This story shows how males can be married off without their will, and their own personal set of struggles which should not remain ignored.  This story serves as a reminder that humanity prevails. We remain committed to protect the