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As frustrating & emotionally challenging dis situation is, Afg women both at home & diaspora, write/campaign/advocate/mobilize everyday 2 display their strength, express their concerns & demand their place, despite not being included around many of d tables discussing peace
Women activists face verbal abuse and threats by supporters of Taliban on social media for expressing their concern, stating their position or sharing their memory of d Taliban regime or demanding for equal rights in d post peace state.
2. But that is just 1 battle. Afghan women activists also face pressure from those who label them as "anti-peace" 4 demanding an inclusive process & aiming 4 a lasting peace. This label is used more generously against activists than anyone actually hindering the process
3. Then there r those who label women activists as "urban", "elitist" & detached, when d last time they spoke to someone from a rural community was probably years ago, & when women r d only Af constituency that have spoken on peace from all parts of Af through @AfgWomen4Peace
4. There are also people like Dr. Cheryl Benard who belittle Afghan women's resistance, ignoring history, context and extent of our resistance.
Despite all dis, Af women continue 2 mobilize, 2 resist, 2 speak out.Of course we still have a lot of homework 2 do, 2 include more voices from across Af, 2 develop more content on various aspects of peace, 2 broaden alliances internally & internationally, we know we MUST do more
What gives me hope n dis very uncertain time for my country, is d activism of Af women & youth & d support of friends of Af. This gives me confidence that despite d political hurdles, we might be able to utilize d opportunity 4 ending dis war, & even have hope for peace.
Try to think postive all the good things will come to you.
It is true that the entire culture of verbal abuse should end! How can we go towards peace if we can't listen to each other?We need all stories to be heard in order to avoid the painful experiences of the past!@HTasalla
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