The Afghanistan Turkic Women’s Union has criticised the "monopolistic tendencies" of certain activists and called for inclusive participation in the political and civil processes concerning Afghanistan.
The Union urged the international community to recognise and include Turkic women in negotiations related to the country’s future.
In an open letter addressed to the international community on Thursday, the Union stressed on the importance of meaningful and effective participation of Turkic women in discussions and meetings related to Afghanistan.
Without naming specific individuals or groups, the Union accused some civil activists of colluding with certain circles, both during the Republic and after its fall, to monopolise activities related to women's collective action.
The Union also highlighted that a significant portion of Afghan women, particularly Turkic women, have been marginalised in discussions, political processes, women-focused projects, and other areas.
In its statement, the Union drew parallels between the "monopolistic tendencies of the Taliban" and the policies of "ethnic circles outside Afghanistan," accusing both of perpetuating discrimination against large segments of Afghan society.
The Afghanistan Turkic Women’s Union emphasised that the struggle for women's rights is not exclusive to any single ethnic group, but a shared endeavour for all Afghan women.
The Union expressed its readiness to participate actively in Afghanistan's political, social, and economic processes and called on the international community to ensure that the role and position of Turkic women are considered in future discussions.
