Humaira Saqib

Vancouver protest speaks out against oppression of women in Afghanistan

By: Olivia Sherman, SFU Student Activists and allies gathered on the corner of Georgia and Hornby in Vancouver on January 8. The protest at the Vancouver Art Gallery was organized by Afghan activist and journalist Humaira Saqib, in partnership with Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan.   Saqib looked at the crowd, and said, “Everywhere is silent [ . . . ] We should scream!” Saqib then led the crowd in a series of cheers: “Recognize gender apartheid in Afghanistan! Sanction Taliban!” A large gathering of people had rallied to show support for the women of Afghanistan. After America’s military withdrawal…

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