Global Advocates Rally for Women's Rights on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, the oppression of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule highlighted the need for male advocacy in supporting women's rights. While some Afghan men have resisted, many remain silent due to fear, but a coalition of journalists and activists is pushing for change. In India, actor Farhan Akhtar emphasized the importance of men in challenging patriarchy and fostering gender equality, advocating for a partnership between genders and promoting safe workplace environments. In Nigeria, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned the Senate's suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as an attempt to silence women in leadership and called for their empowerment. Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stressed the significance of women's safety for a modern state and condemned all forms of extremism against women. These voices collectively stress that the fight for gender equality requires participation from all genders across various cultural contexts.