'To remain silent on Afghanistan would be to abandon the women who seek recognition for their struggle'
- Posted on August 17, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Five years following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, prominent advocates including Sophie Pouget from UN Women France and Chela Noori from Afghanes de France emphasize the critical need for international support. Afghan women continue facing severe restrictions while simultaneously demonstrating remarkable resilience through active resistance movements. This op-ed highlights how silence perpetuates injustice and calls for global commitment to amplify the voices of those fighting for fundamental rights and recognition in one of the world's most challenging humanitarian contexts.
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'To remain silent on Afghanistan would be to abandon the women who seek recognition for their struggle'
OP-ED. Public figures including Sophie Pouget, president of UN Women France, and Chela Noori, president of Afghanes de France, are calling for urgent action to support Afghan women who, five years after the Taliban's return to power, are both victims and resisters.
