Zan TV: Afghanistan's First Channel by and for Women. Watch breaking news, special reports, and more. کورپاڼه زموږ په اړه زموږ خپرونې زن نیوز اړیکه ونیسئ د زن تلویزیون ته ښه راغلاست! زن تلویزیون یوه ځانګړې تلویزیوني شبکې ده چې په ځانګړې توګه د ښځو لخوا د ښځو لپاره د لوړ کیفیت محتوا تولید ته وقف شوې ده. زموږ مأموریت د خپلو پروګرامونو له لارې ښځو ته ځواک ورکول او کلیشه بندي ماتول دي. د نورو معلوماتو لپاره، همدا اوس دلته کلیک وکړئ. زن تلویزیون: د ښځو لخوا، د ښځو لپاره! پلټنه وکړئ زن نیوز Body of Woman Found in Daman District of Kandahar Over 750 Afghan Families Return from Iran and Pakistan in a Single Day Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping Appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan From Kabul to Tehran: A Joint War Against the Education of Afghan Girls نور وګورئ زموږ وروستي پروګرامونه | همدا اوس وګورئ! کتنه موږ په زن تلویزیون کې د داسې محتوا تولید ته ژمن یو چې نه یوازې خوندور وي، بلکه تاثیرناک هم وي. موږ هڅه کوو چې د هرې طبقې او قشر ښځو غږ شو او د هغوی کیسې وښیو. زموږ ټیم د لوړ کیفیت پروګرامونو وړاندې کولو ته ژمن دی چې د ښځو توانمندسازۍ ته وده ورکوي او په نتیجه کې د تلویزیوني پروګرامونو له لارې د ښځو توانمندسازۍ مختلف اړخونو ته پاملرنه کول د پایدار پرمختګ په لور مرسته کوي. نور ولولئ Coming Soon همدا اوس موږ تعقیب کړئ!

Zan TV: Afghanistan's First Channel by and for Women. Watch breaking news, special reports, and more. زن ټلویزیون: د ښځو له خوا، د ښځو لپاره! نور ولولئ موږ څوک یو زن ټلویزیون د افغانستان لومړۍ رسنۍ ده چې د ښځو لهخوا جوړه شوې او د ښځو لپاره کار کوي. دا شبکه په ۲۰۱۷ کال کې د دې لپاره پیل شوه چې د افغان ښځو غږ پورته کړي او نړۍ ته یې ورسوي. په هغه هېواد کې چې ښځو ته د ډېر وخت راهیسې د عامه خبرو اجازه نه ورکول کېدله، زن ټلویزیون دا چوپتیا ماته کړه او ښځو ته یې د خبریالانو، جوړوونکو او د کیسو ویونکو په توګه د کار او زدهکړې زمینه برابر کړه. نور ولولئ زموږ خپرونې زن ټلویزیون هره ورځ خبرونه، مرکې او ویډیويي کیسې خپروي، چې د افغان ښځو ژوند، مبارزې او لاسته راوړنې ښکاره کوي. Daily News Reports Up-to-date news coverage focused on women's issues. Political Dialogues In-depth conversations on rights, governance, and women's participation in politics. Talk Shows Real voices. Real stories. Featuring guests from all walks of life. City Tours Discover the culture, history, and famous places of each city. Video Reports Fast, powerful stories. Spotlighting voices often left unheard. نور وګورئ اوس یې وګورئ زموږ نوې او ځانګړې خپرونې د افغان مېرمنو ملاتړ د رسنیو له لارې وکړئ په افغانستان کې، هلته چې چوپتیا پر ښځو تپل شوې او د ډېرو غږونه خاموشه شوي، زن ټلویزیون لا هم ولاړ دی، څو د افغان مېرمنو د دردونو، مقاومتونو او هیلو کیسې بیان کړي. ستاسې په ملاتړ سره موږ کولای شو خپرونې ته دوام ورکړو، عدالت وغواړو، او له هغو مېرمنو سره چې د رسنیو په لومړۍ کرښه کې د ښځو د غږ لپاره ولاړې دي، ملاتړ وکړو. اړیکه ونیسئ همکاري وکړئ بسپنه وکړئ

Zan TV: Afghanistan's First Channel by and for Women. Watch breaking news, special reports, and more. About Us Empowering Afghan Women Through Media: Zan TV is devoted to uplifting Afghan women by equipping them with essential media skills and amplifying their voices. Our goal is to inspire societal change, foster equality, and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. Biography Hamid Samar is an Afghan media entrepreneur and visionary leader, best known as the founder and president of Zan TV, the first television channel in Afghanistan dedicated exclusively to women’s voices and stories. His entrepreneurial spirit has driven him to establish multiple successful ventures, creating employment opportunities for Afghans both within the country and abroad. In 2016, Samar founded RASA TV in Nengarhar province, demonstrating his dedication to expanding media access across Afghanistan. Building on this achievement, he launched Zan TV in 2017, a trailblazing platform that quickly gained national and international acclaim for its commitment to empowering Afghan women through media. Zan TV became a symbol of hope and resilience, offering women a space to express themselves, report on issues relevant to their lives, and challenge societal norms. Samar’s passion for media innovation led to the creation of Zan Media Academy, the first hands-on media training center for women journalists in Afghanistan, equipping them with practical skills and confidence in their craft. Amid the significant challenges following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, Samar’s leadership has kept Zan TV alive, adapting to restrictions while maintaining its mission of advocating for Afghan women. His unwavering dedication serves as an inspiration, underscoring his belief in the power of media to foster change and promote equality. Hamid Samar CEO and founder of Zan TV Overview Zan TV, founded in 2017 in Afghanistan, has a primary goal of empowering women in various aspects of life. The channel's programs are not limited to just providing information but also delve into the broader implications, encouraging critical thinking and enhancing the audience's comprehension of women's empowerment and its effects on societal progress. Zan TV is committed to equipping women with the necessary skills in media production, utilizing a range of technologies to help them grasp fundamental concepts and enhance their technical expertise. This enables them to discern captivating and educational content, aimed at informing, educating, inspiring, and influencing behavior change among millions of women in Afghanistan. Ultimately, this has the potential to reshape societal perceptions of women and revolutionize their status in the country. Objective By empowering women, Zan TV believes that it can drive economic growth and development while eradicating all forms of discrimination against women. The channel's efforts are geared towards fostering a more inclusive and equitable society where women are not only empowered but also respected and valued for their contributions. Through its diverse range of programs and training initiatives, Zan TV aims to create a platform where women can thrive professionally and personally, ultimately leading to a positive impact on the lives of women across Afghanistan. By championing women's empowerment, Zan TV is paving the way for a brighter future where women are seen as equal partners in progress and are able to fulfill their potential without any barriers or limitations Vission and Mission Our mission is to give Afghan women center stage in digital media, consulting their political, economic, social, cultural, and psychological status. A platform where they can showcase her achievements and strengths, share her innovative ideas and concepts, discuss her challenges and issues, and voice their opinions against violence, harassment, and gender-based discrimination. Our vision is equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal participation of men and women in society to enhance our chance of achieving development goals.

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Learn more about Hamid Samar, founder of Zan TV, the first women-led media outlet in Afghanistan, dedicated to empowering Afghan women. Founder & CEO Hamid Samar Email: hamid@zantvnetwork.com Contact : My Story Hamid Samar is an Afghan media entrepreneur and the founder of Zan TV, the first television channel in Afghanistan created to amplify women’s voices and stories. He has launched several media initiatives that created job opportunities for Afghans both inside and outside the country. In 2016, he founded RASA TV in Nangarhar province to expand access to local media. A year later, he launched Zan TV, a unique platform that gave Afghan women a space to speak, report, and participate in journalism. To help more women enter the field, Samar also established the Zan Media Academy, a practical training center for aspiring women journalists. Since the political changes in 2021, Samar has continued his work under difficult conditions. With a team, he has kept Zan TV active on digital platforms, staying committed to the channel’s original goal of supporting Afghan women through media and storytelling.

Maryam Naiby is an Afghan journalist, women’s rights advocate and Managing Director of Zan TV. Managing Director Maryam Naiby maryam.naiby@zantvnetwork.com Contact : My Story Maryam Naiby is an Afghan journalist, media executive and women’s rights advocate. She serves as Managing Director of Zan TV and leads the organisation’s editorial and digital operations. She joined Zan TV as a presenter and reporter, covering women’s rights, human rights, social issues and political developments. In 2022, she became Managing Director of Zan TV and continues to lead the organisation. In 2026, Maryam Naiby was named to the shortlist of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards in the Independence Prize category.

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Privacy Policy Last updated: 26 August 2026 At Zan TV, we take the privacy of our readers, viewers, supporters and partners seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit Zan TV’s website, contact us, make a donation, or interact with our online services, and how that information may be used and protected. Zan TV is an independent media organisation. We aim to collect only the information that is reasonably necessary to operate our website, communicate with our audience, improve our services and support our journalism. 1. About Zan TV The website is operated by: Zan TV LLC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States Email: info@zantvnetwork.com Zan TV LLC is registered in Pennsylvania, United States. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Zan TV LLC is responsible for the personal information described in this Privacy Policy unless another service provider is independently responsible for its own processing. 2. Information We May Collect The information we collect depends on how you use our website. Information you provide to us When you contact Zan TV through our website, make a donation or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide information such as: your name; your email address; the content of your message or enquiry; information connected with a donation; comments you choose to submit; and any other information you voluntarily provide. Please do not send passwords, banking credentials or other unnecessary highly sensitive information through ordinary website contact forms. Information collected automatically When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform and approved service providers. 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Partner With Us Zan TV welcomes collaboration with organizations, embassies, NGOs, donors, and individuals committed to empowering women through media. By partnering with us, you support Afghan women journalists, promote inclusive storytelling, and amplify voices that refuse to be silenced. Together, we create impact through programs, advocacy, and shared values. We welcome partnerships in the following areas: Program or project sponsorship Joint media campaigns Equipment or funding support Strategic collaboration with embassies, NGOs, and cultural institutions Visibility exchange and co-branded initiatives Interested in working with us? Reach out at info@zantvnetwork.com