Protesting Women Call for International Community to Address the Dire Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan

The statement, released today, Saturday (December 7), refers to International Human Rights Day, which is celebrated annually on December 10, and emphasizes that the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 was a fundamental step in ensuring human rights and freedoms. "However, under the current circumstances, these rights are being severely violated in Afghanistan."

The statement reads: "Human rights violations continue to be rampant in Afghanistan, and the international community must take action to support human rights in this country."

Referring to the rights situation of Afghan women and girls after the fall of the previous government in August 2021 and the Taliban's takeover, the statement asserts that fundamental rights of women, including the right to education, work, and freedom of movement, have been severely violated. It continues, "These restrictions not only impact the future of women and girls but also pose a serious obstacle to the social and economic development of Afghanistan."

In another section of the statement, the situation of children in Afghanistan is addressed. Economic crises, war, poverty, and lack of educational facilities are mentioned as the challenges that Afghan children are facing.

The statement adds that many children, due to the adverse economic conditions, are forced into child labor and deprived of educational and healthcare services. It also states, "Children, because of the bitter experiences of war, violence, and poverty, are suffering from psychological issues such as anxiety and depression."

The protesters have called on the international community and human rights organizations to take practical measures and adopt solutions to "save the citizens of Afghanistan, especially women and children, and to end the current situation."

In conclusion, their statement stresses: "International Human Rights Day is an occasion to remind the world of the challenges and problems regarding the rights of all humans across the globe. For Afghan children, there is a need for urgent attention and actions to improve their living conditions."