A women’s movement known as Window of Hope has called on citizens, human rights institutions, and organizations to support the women of Afghanistan.
The movement’s statement, issued on Monday, highlights the urgent need for solidarity, originating from what it describes as the “deepest of the human rights crisis.”
The statement urges, “Let’s stand with all our capacity alongside the women of Afghanistan.”
The group contends that the three years since the Taliban’s return to power have been an “absolute hell” for the Afghan people, particularly for women, ethnic and religious minorities.
The appeal aims to draw the attention of Afghan citizens, feminist movements, human rights organizations, and advocates of human rights globally.
It calls on both the people of Afghanistan and the international community to uphold human dignity and human rights values in the country by resisting the “systematic violation of women’s rights” being committed by the Taliban.
“Terrorist groups have expanded their activities under the shadow of the illegitimate Taliban government, and there is no guarantee for the security of the region and the world,” the statement reads.
Since taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban has issued over 50 decrees that have directly and indirectly affected women, including restrictions on fundamental rights to education, work, and access to health services. Despite numerous appeals, including from the Islamic world, for the reopening of schools and universities for girls and women, female students beyond grade six and female university students remain deprived of their education.
