On this special International Women's Day program Jennifer talks with Lida Hazara, founder of Women for Change, which has helped countless Afghan women find their way after migrating to Australia, including meaningful employment.

Many Afghan people have evidently settled in well over time, making enormous contribution to Australian society. At the same time Lida reminds us that the situation of girls and women in Afghanistan is desperate under Taliban rule, as they are banned from education and excluded from participation in public life. She implores us not to forget these women and to act in solidarity with them so that their situation is much better on the next International Womens Day in 2025.

Take action

• Ring Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and ask how Australia is advocating for women in Afghanistan: (02) 6277 7500
• Amnesty International research and campaign
• UNESCO update - let women and girls in Afghanistan learn
• If you have ideas for collective advocacy for girls and women in Afghanistan email Borderlands: borders@borderlands.org.au

Music

Wala is life, by Allara Briggs-Pattison