SUPPORTING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN
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RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS
With the help of the women we support in Afghanistan, WRN has created a resource for use in schools. It is completely free - please share with schools.
This education pack, aimed at teachers of 9 to 14-year-olds, contains information and activities to introduce global issues into the classroom and help teachers and students learn about the lives and thoughts of girls living in Afghanistan, who have been deprived of their right to education.
It is comprised of three sections.
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Students can learn about the United Nations Rights of the Child and Global Goals.
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They can read letters from Afghan girls and see examples of their astonishing artwork depicting their lives and fight for education and rights.
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They can also find out about how young people can take action within their school community and beyond to raise awareness of what is happening to Afghan girls and take action to make the world a more hopeful place.
There are also letters from Afghan girls that can be shared with pupils.
The resources are flexible and adaptable. They can be used as starting points for discussions, lessons or assemblies, or form part of a larger extended cross-curricular project with a partner school.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
RAISING AWARENESS
Please follow @WRNAfghanistan and like and repost messages.
Information about WRN action to help Afghan Women will be posted here.
You can also purchase WRN Afghanistan clothing and flags to help raise awareness.
VOLUNTEERING AND FUNDRAISING
WRN works closely with Victory Afghanistan.
Victory Afghanistan was founded by Afghan women in the US in July 2023. It is a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit organisation, committed to building a strong and sustainable online education platform for long-term impact.
Age Range of Students: 11 to 40 years old
Enrolled Students: 800+
Volunteer Team: 100 + teachers and mentors from 12 countries
Victory Afghanistan are looking for volunteers. Currently they are looking for an experienced fundraiser to support the team.
DONATE & SUPPORT
DONATE TO VICTORY AFGHANISTAN
If you would like to donate to support the work of Victory Afghanistan.
DONATE TO WRN
There is a lot of support work going on behind the scenes within our WRN Afghanistan group to keep the issue of Afghan women's rights at the forefront of our activities.
Making a donation direct to WRN is another way that you can help support the work we are doing to raise awareness and provide direct support.
POETRY ANTHOLOGY
These poems were written in an online workshop organised by Vicky Gough and WRN Afghanistan in the spring and summer of 2025.
The workshops were inspired by Hadia Aziz, supported by Sanctuary Arts at Mansfield College Oxford and led by poet Kate Clanchy.
WRN VIGILS
Regular silent vigils were held every 4-6 weeks from February 2025 leading up to a mass participation Vigil event in London on 6th July 2025 at Parliament Square Gardens.
WRN groups held regular silent vigils in their towns and cities to show support and solidarity for Afghan women and girls in their darkest days. We showed them that we will never forget and shone a light on the relentless attack on Afghan women's voices and freedoms.
“Women – Be Seen”, the London event, allowed us to platform the words and poetry of Afghan women and girls. Wearing iconic outfits, we created a spectacle, and we spoke about and remembered Afghan women.
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Join us at one of our vigils - dates will be shared on X/Twitter
#NoToTaliban
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WRITE TO YOUR MP
We have already written to the Prime Minister, and will continue to write to him and other relevant Cabinet Ministers.
We are asking that the UK join with the Netherlands, Australia, Germany and Canada in their action to bring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice to be held accountable for their crimes.
We are asking you to contact your MP asking them to press the PM into the action detailed in our letter.
WE ASK KEIR STARMER
To lead the UK into joining with the Netherlands, Australia, Germany and Canada and support their action to bring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice to be held accountable for their crimes.
To recognise the scale and nature of the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan and Iran, including gender persecution, as per its legal definition, and gender apartheid, as per its working definition.
To publicly condemn the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan and Iran, including as amounting to gender persecution and gender apartheid, and call for accountability for their treatment.
THE TALIBAN HAVE ALSO BROUGHT BACK STONING FOR ADULTERY
WE HAVE HEARD HARROWING STORIES OF:
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IMPRISONMENT
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PROLONGED SEXUAL ABUSE
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TORTURE
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FORCED ABORTION
DON'T FORGET ABOUT AFGHAN WOMEN
Since seizing power in 2021 some of the things the Taliban have banned for women and girls:
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All educations for girls over the age of 12
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Women showing their faces
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Almost all jobs*
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Going out without a male relative
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Using gyms, parks or restaurants
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Dealing with male shopkeepers
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Beauty parlours - previously invaluable single-sex spaces of support and community
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Laughing and unnecessary talking or talking in public
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Listening to music**
*Some healthcare work is permitted
**Also applies to men
RAISE AWARENESS!
You can purchase WRN Afghanistan clothing and flags from Violet Vend to visibly raise awareness about the plight of Afghan women as you go about your day. All profits from the sale of products in our Afghanistan range will directly support our campaign.
AWARENESS RESOURCES
PDF Poster - explaining the purpose of the vigil - download here
Campaign Leaflets - available at subsidised cost
Campaign Flag - 'Don't Forget Afghan Women' flag to help start conversations
Branded Merchandise - already available on Violet Vend.
READ OUR BLOGS
TOGETHER WE CAN SHOW WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN THAT THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN