In a powerful video interview with France 24, Afghan taekwondo champion Marzieh Hamidi called for the world to recognize gender apartheid as a crime against humanity.
Hamidi, who sought refuge in France in 2021, shared her experiences of living as a woman in Afghanistan under the oppressive rule of the Taliban. She highlighted the discrimination, violence, and restrictions imposed on Afghan women and girls, urging the international community to take action against such egregious violations of human rights.
“We want the world to recognize gender apartheid as a crime against humanity,” Hamidi stated in the video, emphasizing the urgent need for global recognition and condemnation of the systematic oppression faced by women in Afghanistan and other parts of the world.
The taekwondo champion’s passionate plea sheds light on the harsh realities faced by countless women and girls who are deprived of basic freedoms and rights due to their gender. Her courage and resilience in speaking out against gender apartheid serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and justice.
As the international community grapples with the implications of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, Hamidi’s words serve as a powerful call to action for governments, organizations, and individuals to prioritize the protection and empowerment of women and girls in conflict-affected and oppressive societies.
Marzieh Hamidi’s advocacy for the recognition of gender apartheid as a crime against humanity resonates as a poignant reminder of the pressing need to address systemic gender-based discrimination and violence on a global scale.
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Video “‘We want the world to recognize gender apartheid as a crime against humanity’, says Marzieh Hamidi” was uploaded on 10/02/2024 to Youtube Channel FRANCE 24 English