Global Protests Mark International Women's Day Amid Concerns Over Women's Rights in Afghanistan

On International Women's Day, demonstrations took place across various countries, including Germany, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. These protests aimed to highlight and address the challenges women face, particularly in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. In Germany, demonstrators gathered in Hamburg, echoing similar actions by Afghan women. They voiced concerns over the Taliban's policies, which restrict women and girls from education, employment, and public life. Members of the "Free Afghanistan Women's Movement" in Pakistan organized rallies with slogans such as "From Afghanistan to Pakistan - Death to the Taliban" and "Justice, Justice - Our Choice Against Ignorance and Captivity." UNAMA has urged member states to support Afghan women by providing refuge and ensuring their access to education and employment opportunities. The organization emphasizes that the Taliban's restrictions deprive women and girls of their fundamental rights and hinder Afghanistan's progress.