Statement of Support and Solidarity with Afghan Women

Abstract

We, a coalition of independent Iranian women's organizations, express our solidarity with the women of Afghanistan in the fight against the reinstated Taliban, and deeply commiserate with them on the suffering that has been inflicted upon them. Iranian and Afghan women have a common experience in dealing with political Islam, oppression, repression, and lawlessness imposed by misogynistic and reactionary governments. In these critical times we are determined to raise our voices against the reactionary, fundamentalist, and anti-woman forces in this dangerous situation. Together with the women of Afghanistan, we strongly condemn all human rights violations against women in the name of law, religion, faith, and tradition.