Berlin Freedom Conference Calls for Support for Afghan Women

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The Berlin Freedom Conference, aimed at promoting the values of freedom, democracy, and human rights, was held in the German capital.

The event, held on Monday (10 November), brought together politicians, civil society activists, and human rights defenders from across the world.

During the conference, Shukria Barakzai, former member of the Afghan parliament and Vice President of the World Liberty Congress, expressed deep concern over the continuation of “gender apartheid” and the widespread violations of human rights in Afghanistan. She urged the international community to take practical and effective measures in support of Afghan women and girls.

Niloofar Ayubi, human rights activist and member of the MENA Council of the Congress, and Roya Mahboob, entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate, also spoke about the devastating impact of Taliban policies on the social, educational, and professional lives of Afghan women.

The Berlin Freedom Conference, part of Berlin Freedom Week, was attended by several prominent figures, including Masih Alinejad, Iranian women’s rights activist.

The conference comes at a time when women in Afghanistan live under one of the most repressive regimes in the world. They are barred from education, work, travel, and participation in public life, and face policies designed to erase them entirely from society.

Women’s rights activists say that such international gatherings are crucial for amplifying the silenced voices of Afghan women to the world.