Women in Afghanistan

Unfortunately, these behaviours are not always prosecuted in other countries either.
Five Israeli soldiers will not be facing any actions regarding the sexual assault on a Palestinian prisoner, captured on CCTV, resulting in her hospitalisation.

It makes me so angry I feel nauseous - response to Cossy and Chocolatelovingran though thanks both for your posts.

Some posters (them again) will respond by reminding us that women can be violent, can sexually abuse children. Yes, anyone with a tiny bit of involvement in the assessment, investigation, support of children and families work, whatever the agency, will acknowledge this. It remains the case though that sexual violence against women and children is predominantly carried out by men.

Rape has long been a war crime, seen by both ‘sides’ after 0ctober 7.

What’s happening in Sudan hardly bares reading about. Rape of babies, gang rapes of women causing death.

It’s distressing, can be overwhelming. I’m feeling as I head into my late seventies, that marches, camping outdoors side today’s equivalent of Greenham are physically beyond me. I’ll write to my mp, sign petitions, vote for people I believe will do their best for the VAWAG movement, yes I’d include boys, I’m well aware they’re also exploited Bur we need to be aware of the toxic malign culture surrounding adolescent boys and girls

Yes Iam64, protest writing is something everyone on Gransnet is able to do. Not saying it's easy to find the right words.
Amnesty International used to have a page of 'how to address important powerful folk, in a way to be more effective'.
Going out to post mine tomorrow

I'm afraid Amnesty International lost my support and monthly donation some while ago. They are in favour of legal self identification. Women's rights in western countries mean nothing to them but they'll use the vulnerability of females in other societies, especially the third world as a fundraising exercise. They even publish articles condemning the Supreme Court adjudication that sex in the Equality Act means biological sex at birth. I don't think we can look to them to assist in the fight for women's safety and rights.
Rape may well have some basis as a power display especially in war situations, but it would take a lot to convince me that the perpetrator doesn't gain sexual pleasure from it.

Well, talking of Sudan, this is the post from Bluesky which alerted me to the Afghan girl's plight

‪Trish Greenhalgh‬
‪@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social‬
And so we write to brilliant postgraduate students from Sudan, withdrawing the offers and scholarships they won in open competition with the best in the world. A sad day for the University of Oxford.

Trish Greenhalgh is an Oxford professor.

bsky.app/profile/riverlorien.bsky.social/post/3mgpjdlpb2s22

MaizieD that link is only available to Bluesky members.

Rosie51

MaizieD that link is only available to Bluesky members.

There’s an article in The Guardian reporting on this shameful decision.

www.theguardian.com/education/2026/mar/10/sudanese-scientists-shock-home-office-ends-visas-for-sudan-students

Rosie51, thanks for the information on Amnesty, if not been aware of this.

FWIW, I absolutely share your conclusions that perpetrators of rape in war gains sexual pleasure in their disgusting behaviour

Whether or not you support Amnesty International, their advice on how to effectively address the Powerful could still be useful.

Thanks for that link petra.

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, all affected by the new Visa bar.
To cut down on alleged immigration abuse.

Maremia

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, all affected by the new Visa bar.
To cut down on alleged immigration abuse.

False economy once again.
If the tories hadn’t cut the border force staff they would have stood more of a chance on checking up on visa holders whether they were still in the country or not.

It's also the pressure on the Government to be seen doing something about 'immigration'.
There are frequent Threads on GN declaring dis-satisfaction with the Government about it, and that reflects the unease in the general population, some of which is deliberately inflamed.
Anyway. Have posted the letter.
And will keep watching the news.

Yes, a reply came back. Can't talk about specific cases. Data protection and all that.
Still watching the news.