Women’s Movement "Window of Hope": Uprising and Struggle Against Global Terrorism on August 15

In this call to action, published on Monday (July 22), it states: "We, the members of the Women’s Movement 'Window of Hope,' cry out from the depths of the human rights crisis and raise our voices: Stand with the women of Afghanistan with all your might!"

The call continues: "Our audience includes the people of Afghanistan, the world free population, feminist movements, human rights organizations, and advocates of human rights. Let us once again honor the status of humanity and human rights values by standing firm and fighting against the systematic violation of women’s human rights, thereby reviving human rights values in Afghanistan."

Further, the call to action states: "We are approaching the third anniversary of the country’s surrender to terrorists. Over the past three years, Afghanistan has become a complete hell for the people, especially women and ethnic and religious minorities. Ninety percent of the population struggles with severe poverty."

The call by the Women’s Movement "Window of Hope" highlights: "Terrorist groups have expanded their activities under the shadow of the illegitimate Taliban government, and there is no guarantee for regional and global security."

The call concludes: "Renewing our strength to fight, uniting against Taliban oppression, and committing to saving the people is our key to success. Let us all stand together against the terrorist monster, shout for freedom from Taliban captivity, and prevent the gender apartheid from burying Afghan women alive."

This call comes amid the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially for women, since the Taliban's return to power on August 15, 2021.

Since coming to power, the Taliban have stripped many rights and freedoms from women. Afghan women are currently deprived of their rights to education, work, travel, and participation in political and social life. There are also numerous reports of violence against women, including murder, rape, and forced marriage, in Afghanistan.

The international community has repeatedly criticized the Taliban for human rights violations in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban have so far ignored these criticisms.