Farkhunda Gender Equality

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Farkhunda, a Muslim woman who lived in Afghanistan, was murdered nearly six months ago and justice has yet to be done. Farkhunda’s memorial is frequently visited but it is not likely that justice will be fully served any time soon. She had been falsely accused of burning the Koran, which led to a mob to lynch her. Since then, there have been protests by thousands of Afghans demanding justice for Farkhunda as well as bringing awareness of the violence still committed towards women today.
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