#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
August 15th is the one-year anniversary of the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover. It has been heart-wrenching to watch the Taliban roll back all women’s basic human rights — to be educated, to earn a living, to leave their homes freely and be an active part of their community.
Read MoreThe past six weeks have been very challenging for me and my family as we have watched the Taliban roll back the gains for women, girls, and all the markers of a civil society granted to the Afghan people through the Afghan constitution. Yesterday I was inspired to record this video to share my perspective on What Just Happened in Afghanistan and how important it is that we don’t forget about the Afghan people. If you like what I have to say, please share the video widely so others can participate in mitigating the potential economic and humanitarian crisis that is about to unfold in Afghanistan.
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Afghan women are terrified that once the US, Sweden, and other countries evacuate their embassies the Taliban will once again take away all their hard-earned rights and advancements.
I’m worried for our students, teachers and feel completely demoralized as I watch Afghanistan fall apart after the hasty departure of the US & NATO support teams.
This morning, I decided that if I don’t do something, our work and these women will soon be erased from society. So, I’m calling on you for help. It won’t take much time but you can help save Afghan women and girls' lives.
