Sahar Stands in Solidarity with the Women of Herat

Sahar Education has issued an official statement on the reported arrests of women and girls in Herat for alleged dress code violations and the reported use of force against residents who protested. The statement condemns the continued restrictions on Afghan women and girls, calls attention to the broader pattern of repression, and urges the international community to take meaningful action in defense of their rights and dignity.

Read the full statement here.