Afghan women pen a letter to the British government asking for 'leadership and commitment' to 'stand with us on the principles of support for women's rights'.
Afghan women pen a letter to the British government asking for"leadership and commitment" to"stand with us on the principles of support for women's rights".Why you can trust Sky News
In a letter signed by more than 70 influential stakeholders, Action For Afghanistan told Mr Sunak:"The brave and inspiring women and girls of Afghanistan are fighting for their human rights, but they need more support. The Taliban have been in control of Afghanistan since August 2021 and, since then, the country has descended into a humanitarian, displacement, and human rights crisis.
Through her charity, the Dewa Trust Foundation, she organises secret underground schools for girls of secondary school age.Image:Ms Khan recruits, pays and provides equipment to the secret teachers, who lead classes in their homes.Ms Khan said:"The first word was Iqra in Islam. It means 'read'."It's not allowed. It's not acceptable. It's not normal.
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