Thread by @AfghanEmbassyAu

To acknowledge and honour the outstanding contribution, achievements, and dedication of some Australian & Afghan individuals in support of Afghan women & girls in different sectors, a recognition & award ceremony was also part of this year’s #IWD2022 celebration.

The Embassy of the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra is honoured to select and present the recognition and awards on behalf of the people of Afghanistan 🇦🇫.

Ms Yalda Hakim - in recognition of her courageous service to the people of Afghanistan by amplifying the voice of the supressed and using journalism to shine a spotlight on #Afghanistan. @BBCYaldaHakim

Senator the Honourable Marise Payne - in recognition of her compassion and solidarity with the women and girls in Afghanistan. @MarisePayne

Mrs Habiba Askar - In recognition of her lifetime dedication and achievement for Afghanistan’s theatre and cinema. #HabibaAskar

Professor Jacqui True - in recognition of her relentless dedication to support the
agency and voices of Afghan women, and uniting Australian and Afghan people to stand against the tyranny of those who supress women rights. @JacquiTrue

An anonymous tribute award to #AfghanWomen - in honour and memory of all
Afghan women and girls who have sacrificed their lives to fight for their rights. Their actions enlighten the path and inspiration for many women in Afghanistan and around the world- receiver. #IWD2022

Promotion of activism, advocacy, voluntarism, and self-motivation in support of Afghan women and girls encompassed the main purpose of this recognition and award ceremony by the @AfghanEmbassyAu #SaveWomenSaveAfghanistan