1,666 Days of Restrictions; Title of a Meeting of Women Activists to Examine the Situation of Afghan Women in Germany.
On the occasion of 8 March 2026, International Women’s Solidarity Day, a meeting titled “Resistance after 1,666 Days; Gender Apartheid—Afghanistan Between the Past, Present and Future” was held in the city of Kiel, Germany. The program was organized on the initiative of the “Participation of Afghans in Kiel and Holstein Organization.”
The aim of the program was to commemorate International Women’s Day and draw public attention to the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.
At the meeting, speakers examined the situation of Afghan women over the past more than four years and described this period as one of the worst eras marked by widespread restrictions on women’s education, work, and social presence.
According to the organizers, during this time even many of the most basic opportunities for women, including access to education, employment, and free participation in society, have been severely restricted or closed.
At the event, Farangis Sogand, poet and women’s rights activist, along with women’s rights activists Lawa Mohammadi and Farida Asad, spoke about the current situation of Afghan women, their challenges inside and outside the country, and the responsibility of the international community.
The speakers also emphasized the humanitarian consequences of these restrictions and called on the international community to take more practical measures to support Afghan women and girls.
At the meeting, in addition to examining the legal and social situation of women, the implementation of commitments related to accepting Afghan refugees and the creation of safe humanitarian pathways was also discussed.
At the end of the program, participants exchanged views on ways to strengthen solidarity with Afghan women and possibilities for practical support. The event concluded with an iftar gathering and informal discussions among participants.
