News Center_The denial of women's rights in Afghanistan continues to stand as one of the most prominent signs of social and politica regression since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, directly affecting the lives of millions of women. The "Afghan Women's Freedom Beacon"movement, in a statement, called on women, human rights activists, and civil society organizations to join protest programs and campaigns marking the approaching fifth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, and to carry the voice of Afghan women to the world. The movement affirmed that August 15 marks the beginning of a difficult chapter in Afghanistan's history — a day on which millions of women and girls were stripped of their basic rights, including the right to education, work, freedom, and participation in public life. The statement stressed that solidarity, awareness, and collective action have become more important today than ever in supporting Afghan women: "We call on all citizens, civil society activists, and human rights organizations to take part in these programs and join protest campaigns to carry a message of freedom, justice, and equality to the international community, and to demand an end to gender-based discrimination.