BAHARAN LAHIB

Kabul-On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, women all around the world raised their voices to eliminate gender-based violence. In Afghanistan, where women are subjected to all forms of violence and excluded from public life, women raised their voices against the Taliban.

In Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban, women are subjected to violence, discrimination and human rights violations, deprived of their most fundamental rights.  ‘The situation of women has been deteriorating’

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Roqia Sadeghi, journalist and women's rights activist in Afghanistan, sent a message to the international community and the United Nations. “Unfortunately, we welcome November 25 in Afghanistan in a period in which women are confined to their homes by the Taliban. Afghan women are deprived of their most fundamental rights such as their right to education, work, and even their right to participate in society,” she said. “Since the Taliban’s takeover, the situation of women has been deteriorating. There is an increase in the forced marriage, femicide, violence against women and suicide among women.”

 ‘Recognize gender apartheid in Afghanistan’

Roqia Sadeghi called on the international community and the United Nations to “recognize gender apartheid in Afghanistan as a crime under international law. Afghan women must be allowed to live freely, without fear of threats by the Taliban and other armed groups. When Afghan women enjoy their freedoms, they can shine upon themselves and their society. No to violence against women! No to oppression and discrimination! Afghan women must enjoy their human rights, because this is the only way to build a just and humane society.”

The message of Roqia Sadeghi is not only the message of Afghan women but also women all around the world, who fight against violence and discrimination against women and demand freedom, equality and dignity.