In the Media: Solidarity with the Women of Afghanistan

The Irish News recently published a comprehensive feature covering a series of international solidarity events taking place in Belfast. The article highlights the severe human rights crisis faced by women and girls in Afghanistan, shedding light on the systematic erasure of their basic freedoms, education, and creative expression.

The upcoming solidarity concert, organized alongside community partners, serves as a vital platform to amplify these silenced narratives. The press coverage details how local creative platforms are being used to counter this oppression and ensure these experiences are heard globally.

Creative Resilience in Northern Ireland

The feature profiles several talented individuals who have relocated to Northern Ireland and are using their creative skills to rebuild their lives and maintain their advocacy:

• A student currently studying Fine Art at university, who is pictured alongside a community project coordinator

• A writer who has channeled her experiences into music, recording collaborative songs with local musicians.

• An artist and entrepreneur who has established an independent local art studio to share her passion with children through community workshops.