Women protesters in a statement from Kabul;
“We, the women of Afghanistan, on the verge of the third year of Taliban rule, once again protest against the oppression and crimes of the Taliban and support @RepNancyMace statement,
recognizing the Taliban as a terrorist regime”.
"Ethnic cleansing" is not a defense to genocide. Genocide can be the means used to secure ethnic cleansing. That's what happened to the Muslims of Bosnia and the Rohingya of Myanmar. It is what Israeli far right ministers want for Gaza. https://t.co/gWR8Xu5NBI
Even the Israeli military objects to Netanyahu's refusal to allow a Palestinian authority to emerge in Gaza. That void allows Hamas to return, letting Netanyahu keep fighting to avoid his political reckoning and to deflect pressure for a Palestinian state. https://t.co/89rqy9EkbY
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Afghan women, whether living under the Taliban's regime or escaping it, endure the trauma of oppression. They collectively refer to it as gender apartheid. Let's show our solidarity with Afghan women by recognising this systematic annihilation as gender apartheid.
#RecogniseGenderApartheid
#AsACrimeAgainstHumanity
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
I don't understand why this is shocking. We have been warning you and everyone else about the dangers of traveling to Afghanistan, emphasizing its lack of safety. Instead, every blogger seemed to rush to Afghanistan under Taliban rule, not only to whitewash the Taliban's image but also to encourage visits to Afghanistan by portraying it as a safe place, all for content. Of course, it's evident they were compensated by the Taliban. Let's be clear: under Taliban rule, no one is safe. No one.
RIP to the Victims.
Gambia is among the 10 countries with the highest levels of FGM. If the National Assembly adopts the Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2024 at its June session, Gambia would become the first country to overturn a FGM ban. https://t.co/EJRSLsPWB2
Curtis Ried is an extraordinary government leader.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on #AfghanEvac and we have become friends. He is *hands down* among the most capable people I’ve met.
He is @POTUS “break in case of emergency”. Vietnam, Ukraine, & more.
Access to education is a fundamental right that must be protected worldwide. Neither destruction nor prohibition of access should be tolerated. I'm pleased to sign on to this call. #EducationRights#EducationForAll
Not included in the story: Curtis believes in the value of civic engagement and that those closest to the problem should have a seat at the table to help shape the solutions.
I know that to be true because I’ve seen him do it.
https://t.co/GTodauf6Qh
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There is a remarkable difference between the Taliban regime in the 90s and the Taliban regime of today. Back then, men were also bound to follow the Taliban's decrees of Sharia. This time, it's all about imposing restrictions on women in every sector of life. It's a clear case of gender apartheid.
#RecognizeGenderApartheid #ACrimeAgainstHumanity
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
Over the last week, I've been unwell and hospitalized, separated from my children and unable to celebrate EID with my little ones. Thankfully, after a week, I've finally been given the chance to have a visit with the very heart of my heart. So, with a heart full of joy, I'd like to extend to you all a belated Eid Mubarak.