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Rememering Kunan Poshpura – Women Resistance Day
On February 23, 1991, Indian troops of Indian Occupied Kashmir invaded the homes of Kashmiris and committed acts of violence against the women of Kunan and Poshpora. It is perhaps one of the darkest days of Kashmir. We celebrate Women REsistance Day today in solidarity with Kashmiri women who have fought for countless decades of freedom against the oppressive forces. Remembering Kunan Poshpura: We salute the courageous Kashmiri Women on Women Resistance Day – VoE from Voice of East on Vimeo. Voice Of The EastWorld view from the other side of the world. Strategic and geopolitical analysis, op-eds and riveting pieces from history. Mission: solidarity amongst divergent nationalities and ideologies.More…
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A ‘Kashmir Stall & Selfie Booth’ In Islamabad On World Human Rights Day
For the first time, the residence of Islamabad woke up to a pleasant surprise on World Human Rights Day: a ‘Kashmir Stall & Selfie Booth’ in the heart of the Pakistani capital. The United Nations and the international community celebrate December 10 annually in remembrance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights passed in 1948. Pakistan witnesses on this day by the civil society, but this is the first time that an NGO organized a street activity to engage the public on behalf of Kashmir on this day. This is also an indication of the rising importance of Kashmir in Pakistani public discourse. The Youth Forum For Kashmir, YFK, organized…
