Afghan Refugees Solidarity Association (ARSA) celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd and the International Women's Rights Day on December 5th with a special event. The event commenced with an impactful speech by MD. Zakira Hekmat, the Founder and President of ARSA, highlighting the significance of the days.

MD. Hekmat's opening speech emphasized the place of people with disabilities in society, calling for support for their strengths. Additionally, she delivered a concise and effective speech underscoring the importance of women's rights. Stressing the fundamental role of women's rights in equality and justice, she highlighted that empowering women contributes to the overall well-being of society, emphasizing the need to increase societal awareness of women's rights.

Following this, Lawyer Şeyma Herdem conducted an informative session on Gender-Based Violence in Turkish and Farsi. Herdem provided comprehensive information on women's rights, types of violence, and channels for combating violence. Her detailed presentation enabled participants to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. At the end of the session, participants had the opportunity to ask questions about legal processes, and Herdem provided rich answers, creating an interactive platform.

Organized by the ARSA team, this meaningful event strengthened social solidarity by emphasizing respect for the rights of persons with disabilities and raising awareness about women's rights. The event concluded with a painting activity involving participants to create awareness for women subjected to violence. Everyone eagerly selected colours and left their handprints on paper, fostering a meaningful interaction. The event ended with participants sharing a lunch provided at the end of the day, completing this significant day with friendship, solidarity, and knowledge sharing.

Afghan Refugees Solidarity Association effectively utilized these special days to draw attention to important issues, contributing to increased awareness in society.