Worldwide protests against ongoing attacks on Hazaras and women’s rights in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s citizens around the world expressed their protest and solidarity through rallies and gatherings in response to the targeted attacks on the Hazara minority and the dire situation of women in Afghanistan.
On Sunday, January 21st, protesters in various cities of countries including Germany, Canada, the United States, and several others took to the streets in coordinated and simultaneous demonstrations against what they refer to as the ongoing “Hazaras genocide” In Afghanistan.
These protests, organized in nearly 40 different cities, were spearheaded by civil activists and women who aim to raise awareness about the plight of women in Afghanistan. They have highlighted that girls in Afghanistan are subjected to various forms of abuse.
Another objective of these global protests is to seek international recognition of the Hazara genocide.
A call for further protest gatherings was widely circulated on social media after the Taliban regime ordered the arrest of girls in western Kabul on charges of what they term as “dress code violations.”
Prominent slogans of these protests include “Stop the Hazara Genocide,” “End Ethnic Cleansing,” “Demand Recognition of Hazara Genocide,” and “Protect the Lives of Hazaras.”
Recently, targeted attacks have put the Hazara community in various parts of Afghanistan at risk, leading to widespread concerns about their safety and security in the country.
Since the Taliban regained control of the country in August 2021, they have enforced numerous decrees that have marginalized women in public life, limiting their access to education and employment opportunities.
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