In this special International Women's Day episode of Voices of Change, Celeste Iyinbo engages in a deeply insightful conversation with Nargis Nehan, former acting Minister for Mines and Petroleum in Afghanistan. A passionate advocate for women's rights, Nargis shares profound insights into the gender apartheid gripping Afghan women and girls. Listen as she shares the current plight of Afghan women and her unwavering hopes for a brighter future.

Time stamps!

00:05: What was it that made you want to dedicate your life for women's empowerment and humanitarian sector?

04:02: Can you tell us about your work to achieve this goal pre the Taliban takeover?

08:43: What critical role did women's rights organisations play before the Taliban takeover?

11:15: Where were you when the news broke of the Taliban takeover of the capital?

16:20: What is the current situation facing women and girls today in Afghanistan? What are the biggest threats to their well being?

18:28: Has a Taliban takeover changed your goals? And also, could you tell us what has been the result in impact of the takeover on women's rights organisations and their work?

23:43: What is it like living in exile?

26:00: How do you continue to maintain connections with women inside Afghanistan from your current home in Canada? How do you find ways to support them? And do you hope to return to Afghanistan one day?

28:51: What would you like to see change in Afghanistan before you return?

30:03: How would you describe your relationship with CAFOD?

31:41: What is important about CAFOD working in collaboration with local organisations. And I was wondering what can organisations like CAFOD do best to support women's rights in Afghanistan?

33:38: What are your hopes for the future in Afghanistan?

34:39: Do you have a message for UK supporters?

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