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Femena joins 20+ organizations and activists in condemning the war on Afghanistan and rejecting narratives that justify or glorify war. Civilian lives must be centered: femena.net/2026/03/19/rej…

In continued support of Afghan women, Femena trained WHRDs & feminist activists to strengthen writing skills, document their realities, & amplify their voices. The “We Do Not Obey!” series was launched during Women’s History Month. Farsi version is online: tinyurl.com/23z8cfve

اعلامیه مطبوعاتی در محکومیت حمله مرگبار پاکستان بر یک درمانگاه در شهر کابل لینک اعلامیه: rawadari.org/s/fy

Rasha Ahmed, Sudanese WHRD & feminist activist, spoke at Femena’s CSW side event about the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan, the devastating impact of famine, and displacement. She emphasized that while the state may have collapsed, the women of Sudan have not.

#MahsaShafiei, 24, sister of Nima (Parsa) Shafiei, the 18-year-old who was killed during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, was arrested on 8 January 2026. She is currently being held in Yasuj central Prison, where she remains in a state of legal limbo.

At the Femena CSW side event, @FarahBarqawi spoke about how, during the ongoing genocide in Gaza, women’s access to justice faces significant obstacles due to the closure of courts, & highlighted the steps feminist community organizers have taken to facilitate access to justice.

4/4 The protection of civilians and medical facilities must remain a fundamental obligation for all parties. Attacks that endanger vulnerable communities and healthcare spaces are unacceptable and must not go without accountability.

3/4 We express our deep solidarity with the victims, their families, and the medical staff who continue to provide care under extremely difficult conditions.

1/4 Femena strongly condemns the reported airstrikes by Pakistan that struck a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, where, according to preliminary reports, more than 250 patients undergoing treatment have been killed and many others injured.

At Femena’s CSW side event, Iranian feminist and WHRD Shiva Nazarahari spoke about the vital role of feminist journalists working under repression and how war further narrows the space for activism.

#FatemehNameni, a resident of Soltanabad village in Sabzevar, mother of a two-year-old child and a midwife at Soltanabad Health Center, was arrested at her workplace on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 and transferred to the quarantine section of Sabzevar Prison.

#DigitalBlackOutIran‌

The internet shutdown was imposed by Iranian authorities at a time when access to information is absolutely critical for citizens living under bombardment. As a result, many people effectively do not know what is happening around them. 🔗Read Full report: femena.net/2026/03/14/int…

#YaldaKhademifar, an Afghan national residing in Mashhad and employed as a cook at a café, was arrested on 9 January 2026. Reports indicate that existing discrimination against Afghan nationals has complicated efforts to follow up on her case.

At Femena's #CSW70 side event, @Sahar_fetrat highlighted how Afghan women’s initiatives from home businesses to education and advocacy uphold dignity & independence, even as the Taliban try to suppress them. They document abuses & keep the world engaged.

3/3 We are concerned that the urgent needs of civilians, including medical care, rebuilding homes and businesses, and financial support, will not be adequately addressed, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

2/3 These attacks put innocent lives at grave risk, particularly in areas where women and girls face heightened vulnerabilities. Communities already struggling under Taliban oppression now face further hardship.

1/3 Femena is deeply concerned about the recent cross-border carpet bombings by Pakistan in Afghanistan, which have tragically killed 56 civilians and injured 129, including women and children, according to UN reports as of 4 March.

@AWID @sussantweets @afrooz_maghzi @ISHRglobal

Last week at #HRC61, Femena hosted a side event on the #gendered roots of #Iran’s protests, the impact of the crackdown on #women and #WHRDs, and the gendered dimensions of the war on Iran. Thank you to our speakers, partners, and the audience for this critical discussion.