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Essential new report by UN Women in Afghanistan with latest data to understand the catastrophic consequences for Afghan women and girls when there is inaction to restore their basic human rights to education, to health, to protection, to safety, to dignity. More than one million girls out of school in Afghanistan for more than 1,000 days should be a reminder why the world cannot abandon them. #Afghanistan #womensrights United Nations UN Women

The change starts at the root of the problem. That's why education is the best weapon to address the gender gap that still exists. The fact that in 2024 education is still prohibited for women in many countries is a global social and economic setback. Investing in women's education is crucial to combat this. That's why, alongside Malala Yousafzai and her Malala Fund, I have created a fund where you can be part of this movement and invest in our future. Let's ensure that every girl knows she's not alone and that we believe in her 💜 Click on the following link to invest: https://lnkd.in/d3X4Gp3i

In advocating against Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan, the international community often generalizes women’s experiences, overlooking the intersecting oppressions faced by those from marginalized ethnic groups, such as the Hazara. Intersectionality is not only an academic field or analytical tool; it is a vital form of critical praxis essential for creating meaningful social justice. In this article for End Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan, I examine the double burden of gender and ethnic discrimination faced by Hazara women and how their experiences could be included in advocacy efforts.

🚨Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan: The Silent Suffering of Afghan Women and Girls The recent statement by Malala Yousafzai underscores an undeniable truth – what’s happening to Afghan girls and women under Taliban rule is nothing short of gender apartheid. It's been three years since the Taliban’s return, and during this time, Afghan women and girls have faced a systematic denial of their fundamental rights. Girls are banned from schools, women are restricted from marketplaces and workplaces. This isn’t just oppression – it’s a calculated effort to erase women from public life, and it calls for urgent action. Afghan women activists and global advocates aren’t asking for mere sympathy; they’re demanding that the international community criminalize the Taliban’s gender-based persecution and recognize it as a crime against humanity. As a society, we cannot accept these policies as “normal.” We must stand united in supporting Afghan women, demanding that world leaders stop turning a blind eye and take actionable steps. Educating girls and allowing women to work should be a universal right, not a privilege for a few. Let's amplify this message and call on international leaders to recognize and condemn this gender apartheid. It’s time to act, not just speak. #StandWithAfghanWomen #GenderApartheid #HumanRights #WomensRights

🌍 Stand Against Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan: Sign the Petition!✊ Since August 2021, women and girls in Afghanistan have faced gender discrimination under the Taliban regime. They are deprived of basic human rights, their voices are silenced and their freedoms are at risk. Those who dare to protest face insults, torture, arrests, and are often brutally killed. This systemic oppression constitutes Gender Apartheid, a Crime Against Humanity that must be recognized and addressed. Hence, the United Nations will finalize the drafting of the new Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity in October 2024. Politics4Her will call on the UN to explicitly include Gender Apartheid in this treaty. I encourage you all to support the cause and sign the petition. Your voice can make a difference. 🔗 https://chng.it/wsHYZxTPzQ #HumanRights #GenderEquality #StandWithAfghanWomen #EndGenderApartheid #UN #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Petition

The UN Special Rapporteur’s annual report on human rights in Afghanistan lays bare the alarming phenomenon of an institutionalized system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect for human dignity and exclusion of women and girls. In the new report, Richard Bennett, the UN’s Special Rapporteur, provides an intersectional analysis of the establishment and enforcement of this institutionalized system of unparalleled gender oppression. It paints a picture of a worsening situation for women and girls. https://lnkd.in/dswjMcEB

Over 80 decrees have been issued against Afghan women and girls, denying them the ability to: ☑️ speak in public ☑️ receive education after the age of 12 ☑️ work in government offices ☑️ go to parks As the Taliban enforces repressive and patriarchal rules, Afghan women continue to resist despite the threat of arrest, torture, and sexual violence. Afghan organizers are calling on the international community to recognize their experiences for what it is: gender apartheid. Afghan women and girls have a long history of resilience in the fight for gender justice. Through our work with our partners, we amplify their voices and report how the Taliban's actions amount to gender persecution. In one of our recent publications, we profile Afghan women organizers who tell their stories of resistance and share their visions for the future. "If the international community does nothing else to secure the rights of Afghan women, it should at least recognize this gender apartheid in Afghanistan." Read "The hidden plight and enduring fight of Afghan women," presented by Chatham House.  https://lnkd.in/gPph2XQU Learn more about our work in Afghanistan: MADRE.org/afghanistan Download "Faces of Resilience: Portraits of Afghan Women Human Rights Defenders."  https://lnkd.in/ge8UwbT8

Since the Taliban's return to power in August 2021, the situation for women in Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically. The rights and freedoms that Afghanistani women fought so hard for were systematically stripped away. From denied access to Education, being excluded from most areas of the workforce, and mandatory dressing requirements - women's voices are being forcibly silenced and erased. Associazione di Solidarietà Donne per le Donne (ASDD) and Politics4Her are organising an Advocacy campaign. We have launched a petition to urge the United Nations to recognise Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity. What can you do? - Sign and share this petition within your network: https://lnkd.in/dC5rHXVb - Share this post to raise awareness. - Support women-led organisations working with Afghanistani women. - Engage with local leaders and policymakers to ensure women's rights remain a priority. #Afghanistan #WomensRights #HumanRights #EndGenderApartheid

Women in Afghanistan are currently living in a situation of institutionalized gender oppression, segregation, and impunity for gendered violence, a situation that has come to be known as “gender apartheid.” Since their takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban have engaged in a multi-level power game to strengthen their grip on the state of Afghanistan by restricting every aspect of women’s lives. #AfghanWomen #GenderOppression #GenderViolence https://lnkd.in/gab77k7R

As a Palestinian ambassador for women's rights in Afghanistan, I stand in solidarity with the women of Afghanistan during these challenging times. The recent events unfolding in Afghanistan have raised serious concerns about the future of women's rights in the region. It is crucial to ensure that the hard-earned rights and freedoms of Afghan women are protected and upheld. Together, we must amplify the voices of Afghan women, advocate for their rights, and strive towards a future where every woman can live free from discrimination and violence. Let us stand united in our commitment to upholding women's rights not only in Afghanistan but around the world. #StandWithAfghanWomen #WomenEmpowerment #HumanRights. End Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan