Avaaz Races to Save Afghan Women Activists from Taliban’s Brutal Crackdown
As the Taliban tightens its oppressive grip on Afghanistan, women who dared to defy the regime now face unimaginable danger. The international advocacy group Avaaz is urgently working to evacuate at least 50 women activists and their families before they are forcibly deported back to Afghanistan—where torture, imprisonment, or even execution could await them.
Since seizing power in 2021, the Taliban has systematically erased women’s rights, banning them from education, work, and even public life. Women cannot travel without a male guardian, sing, or appear in media. Those who protested these draconian laws faced brutal reprisals—beaten, imprisoned, or hunted by the morality police.
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Many activists fled to neighboring Pakistan, hoping for temporary refuge. But now, Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees en masse, handing them straight back to the Taliban. For these women, return is not just imprisonment—it could mean death.
Avaaz, known for its global human rights campaigns, is now leading a last-ditch effort to secure safe passage for these women. The plan includes:
✔ Expedited visas for the most at-risk women
✔ Emergency flights to safe countries
✔ Legal support to navigate asylum processes
✔ Global advocacy to hold the Taliban accountable
But time is running out. Pakistani police are conducting door-to-door raids, and two women have already been deported—their fates unknown.
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Beyond immediate evacuations, Avaaz is supporting a historic legal case against the Taliban at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, particularly gender persecution. If successful, it could set a precedent for prosecuting the regime’s atrocities.
Avaaz has launched a fundraiser to cover:
- Visas & relocation costs
- Emergency housing & travel
- Legal fees for asylum cases
Every donation could mean the difference between freedom and a death sentence.
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