03/14/2022
As war rages across Ukraine, we remember that civilians are at risk in many other conflicts around the world. Our friends at Vital Voices Global Partnership have been ceaseless in advocating for women and girls in Afghanistan as well... join us in supporting their work.
Nearly seven months after the fall of Kabul, Afghan women and girls remain in vulnerable and dangerous positions as they continue to be direct targets of the Taliban's campaign. The crisis in Afghanistan is ongoing and Afghan women leaders, human rights defenders, journalists, parliamentarians, and their family members are still in need of critical support.
Following the Taliban's takeover of the country, Vital Voices joined a coalition of women’s groups taking action to support Afghan women and girls by creating the Emergency Fund for Afghan Women. Since August, this urgent assistance fund has raised more than $10 MILLION directly supporting the safety of women’s rights activists in Afghanistan and those who have managed to evacuate the country.
We are so grateful for the overwhelming support for women and girls in Afghanistan, but the work is not over. Let's continue to ensure that the voices of Afghan women are heard and their immediate and long-term needs are met.
Please visit the link to learn more about how you can continue to help during this critical time. https://www.vitalvoices.org/afghanwomensfund/