On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Women’s Justice Movement extends its heartfelt congratulations to the people of Afghanistan, especially the brave and resilient women of the country.

Eid al-Fitr symbolizes the culmination of patience, perseverance, and spiritual reflection during the holy month of Ramadan. It is a day that carries the values of compassion, solidarity, justice, and human dignity. However, while Muslims around the world celebrate this occasion in peace and freedom, the people of Afghanistan—particularly women and girls—continue to live under some of the most severe restrictions in recent history.

Under the rule of the Taliban, women in Afghanistan have been systematically deprived of their fundamental rights, including the rights to education, work, freedom of movement, and participation in public and political life. These policies not only violate basic human rights and human dignity but also contradict the fundamental principles of justice and equality.

At the same time, Afghanistan is facing deepening economic hardship, widespread unemployment, severe restrictions on media, suppression of civil society activists, and ongoing human rights violations. Women—especially female heads of households—are bearing the heaviest burden of these overlapping crises.

On this significant occasion, the Women’s Justice Movement reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and human dignity. We once again call for the immediate restoration of women’s fundamental rights and an end to discriminatory and repressive policies in the country. Sustainable peace and a just society cannot be achieved without the full and equal participation of women.

We also urge the international community, human rights organizations, and influential states to not remain silent in the face of the ongoing situation in Afghanistan, particularly the systematic violations of women’s rights, and to take meaningful and responsible actions in support of the Afghan people.

May this Eid mark the beginning of positive change for Afghanistan—a future rooted in justice, freedom, equality, and dignity for all.

Eid Mubarak
Women’s Justice Movement