Afghan Men Don Burqas in Protest Against Street Harassment of Women

Afghan men staged a demonstration against the harassment of women at the offices of Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission in Kabul on Thursday, March 4, donning burqas in a show of solidarity. The protest was held ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, aiming to raise awareness about violence against women in Afghanistan.

The demonstration came after an Afghan artist received widespread praise for wearing metal armor in a protest against sexual harassment in the capital. The protest took place on February 27, but received renewed attention March 5 following a France 24 article in which artist Kubra Khademi gives background on her performance. Credit: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty