The Afghan Women’s Resistance Movement, led by women’s rights activist Nawida Khorasani, has issued a call to action against the Taliban, urging the international community, human rights advocates, and Afghan citizens to stand with the people of Afghanistan in opposing the Taliban’s growing repression.
“The pain has reached the bone, and the answer is an uprising,” the movement said in an indoor protest in Kabul.
The women, who assembled in a closed space for security reasons, directed a powerful message to the world: “Do not remain silent—take action!”
A call for global solidarity
The movement emphasized that their protest aimed to draw global attention and encourage practical measures against the Taliban.
“Let us unite with one voice against this injustice. Join us in reclaiming freedom and justice in Afghanistan and dismantling the Taliban regime,” the group urged.
The call to action comes amid a fresh wave of restrictions on women’s rights. The Taliban recently banned women from attending medical institutes, further limiting access to education and careers in healthcare.
Since their return to power in 2021, the Taliban have barred girls above sixth grade from attending school and imposed sweeping restrictions on women’s participation in public life. These policies have left Afghanistan grappling with a severe shortage of female doctors, nurses, and midwives, exacerbating an already dire healthcare crisis.
The movement’s appeal echoes growing international concern over the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. Advocacy groups have warned that the Taliban’s policies not only violate basic human rights but also have devastating consequences for Afghanistan’s social and economic stability.
