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Afghan Olympian Kimia Yousofi Advocates for Women's Rights at Paris Games

Yousofi uses her platform to highlight the repression of women under Taliban rule, urging Afghan girls to seek opportunities.

Kimia Yousofi of Afghanistan holds up a sign that reads "Education, Sport, our right" in the colors of the Afghanistan flag after competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's 100m Preliminary Round in Saint-Denis, France on August 2, 2024.
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Overview

  • Kimia Yousofi competed in her third Olympics, representing Afghan women and girls.
  • She held up a sign reading 'Education, Sport, our rights' after her race.
  • Yousofi fled Afghanistan in 2021 due to safety concerns after the Taliban's return to power.
  • She emphasized the dire conditions for women in Afghanistan, described as 'draconian' by Amnesty International.
  • Despite challenges, Yousofi remains determined to be a voice for Afghan women and girls.