Project Description
The Asfari Institute, in collaboration with FEMENA, undertook a project to amplify the voices of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Afghanistan. Despite decades of conflict and oppression, Afghan women continued to fight for their rights, especially in the wake of the Taliban’s return in 2021. The project aimed to provide a platform for WHRDs to connect with young Afghan students at the American University of Beirut. By sharing their experiences and perspectives, WHRDs hoped to raise awareness, advocate for the protection of women’s rights, and demand inclusion in peace talks and political decisions. The project sought to empower Afghan women to shape their own future and inspire global solidarity for their cause.
Project Activities
من التاريخ إلى المستقبل | الحركات النسوية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا
تهدف الدراسة إلى تعزيز الحركة النسوية وبناء مجتمعات أوسع وأكثــر اســتيعابا لجميــع أفرادهــا وشــرائحها، وكذلــك تعزيــز بنــاء تحالف تقاطعي في منطقة الشرق األوسط وشمال إفريقيا.
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