In Afghanistan women risked their lives to attain basic human rights. Many women's organizations worked publicly and privately, secretly educating thousands of girls and securing healthcare under the brutal Taliban regime. They developed educational opportunities, conducted courses and vocational training, and opened hospitals for refugee Afghan women and children. The female spirit was strong and fearless during these horrific times.



Like their Afghan sisters, women around the world courageously challenge oppression.



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Strong women live everywhere. Until all women and girls are free from violence, women will continue to confront violence. We declare Afghanistan is Everywhere -- this is a call to celebrate the strength of women while insisting that all people, men and women, embrace the wisdom women bring to human right's issues.



Each year V-Day focuses effort on a group of women who are working to end violence and oppression in their community.

2003: Spotlight On Native American and First Nations Women

2002: Spotlight on Afghan Women

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