Statement of the Movement of Afghanistan Women in Exile On the Occasion of Yalda Night

Statement of the Movement of Afghanistan Women in Exile On the Occasion of Yalda Night

Yalda Night, one of the oldest cultural traditions of the people of Afghanistan and the wider region, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. For centuries, this cherished occasion has reflected the values of cultural resilience, social solidarity, and human dignity. Yet, for Afghan women today, Yalda has become more than a celebration—it is a reminder of the profound deprivation, repression, and systematic erasure of their cultural identity and fundamental rights. In Afghanistan, under the current de facto authorities, women and girls continue to...

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