Il 3 e September 4th, in the context of Ischia Award, the Afghan activist Zahra Ahmadi will collect the award assigned by the Giuseppe Valentino Foundation and Culturae Italia.
Zahra Ahmadi, 32, has been a courageous advocate for women's rights in Afghanistan for a long time and has received death threats from the Taliban in the past.
Saturday August 14th, before leaving Kabul, the activist took part in a demonstration against the Taliban advance towards the Afghan capital, but, after the militiamen entered the capital, she had to hide in an apartment and the following day, thanks to an airlift organised by the Farnesina, she managed to leave the country.
He lost his home, his loved ones but he continues his battles in defense of his rights. "We immediately responded to Zahra Ahmadi's appeal for help– says Angelo Argento, president of Culturae Italia -, and we did our utmost to save her and 5 other compatriots in grave danger of life. Culture makes sense if it saves lives. "
And her courage will be worth her Culturae Italia Award 2021 for human rights.
Article published on 25 August 2021 - 16:48
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