Artists and Activists in Netherlands rally against treatment of women in Afghanistan

A number of artists and human rights activists have protested in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in support of Afghan women.

The gathering, held on Saturday, January 18, aimed to oppose gender apartheid, violence, and the suppression of women in the country.

This protest was initiated by “Bamdad – House of Poetry in Exile” and supported by artists and women’s rights activists.

During the protest, dozens of artists used poetry and protest songs to amplify the voices of women silenced and erased by the Taliban.

Participants read poems that highlighted the deprivation of women in Afghanistan.

The organizers of the gathering mentioned that this was their second protest in the Netherlands regarding the situation of women.

For over three and a half years, the Taliban has completely excluded women from public life, including banning them from education, employment, parks, and markets.

The ongoing protests serve as a powerful reminder of the grave situation faced by Afghan women under the Taliban’s rule. The international community must continue to raise awareness and support efforts to restore the rights and dignity of women in Afghanistan.

The persistence of these protests also reflects the determination of Afghan women and their supporters to resist oppression and fight for a future where women are no longer silenced or excluded from society.